Description

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

• BASIC PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to case manage shelter residents requiring assistance from The Salvation Army by performing the following duties:

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the intake and interviews of shelter guests upon entry to the shelter.

• Be a resource specialist with knowledge of resources and the ability to refer guests to specific, appropriate services, including but not limited to housing, employment, mental and physical health services, drug and alcohol rehabilitation and recovery, Social Security, Disability, and other support services.

• Any other duties relating to your job as the Supervisors and/or Officers requested.

• Interact professionally in all contact with the public and Salvation Army Officers and staff.

• Have periodic interviews and updates with client guests to assist them in finding needed services to break out of homelessness.

• Learning Well Sky System.

• Pathway of Hope training.

• Transportation as needed.

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

• AA/BA Degree or minimum one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must be familiar with the social service aspects of The Salvation Army.

• Must have reliable transportation

• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle.

• Must be 21 years or older.

• Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training.

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to operate the telephone.

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

• Ability to operate a computer.

• Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information.

• Ability to operate basic office equipment and tools PC, Fax Machine, Telephone, Calculator, Copier, and Printer.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the position's essential duties with or without accommodation. A skilled person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the position's physical requirements. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)