Social Services Coordinator (Elkhart)

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Elkhart, IN

About The Position

As the Social Service Coordinator, you will provide oversight and leadership to social service team and all social service programming. As a leader of the social service team your position will support the overall social services of the operation and ensure that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and professional work experience
Position requires a background check to be completed and all background check results will be reviewed.
One to two years of relevant experience in social services.
Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard; must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of employment. Must complete Caseworker Certification Program within 120 days of employment.
Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele
Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak, write and understand Spanish in a manner sufficient for effective communication with clientele is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership and direction to all social service programs within The Salvation Army Elkhart service area, included but not limited to emergency assistance, Pathway of Hope, and Food Assistance
Collaborates with other agencies within service area to ensure holistic help can be provided for clients, and overall community. When applicable ensure appropriate documentation is in place between partners, such as Memorandum of Understanding, Contracts, Agreements, Release of Information, etc
Oversees all food assistance operations, ordering food and arranging food bank pick-ups.
Organizes and coordinate Christmas Assistance program throughout service area
Maintains awareness of local resources, relevant to client needs
Serves as liaison for The Salvation Army Elkhart by attending community social service groups throughout service area
Works in collaboration with Development Director to secure appropriate funding for social services
Enhances personal knowledge and skill through regional and divisional educational forums
Uses electronic database to enter, retrieve, and maintain accurate case records per protocols
Approves client service transactions, monitors fund balances, and requests funding as appropriate
Fulfills ad hoc and periodic survey requests, and provides information needed for reports to administration
Maintain gift card log sending signed sheets to bookkeeper monthly.
Participation in external groups and meetings must be preapproved by corps officer. All partnerships must be approved.
Performs other job duties as assigned