Secretary/Caseworker
The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory · Carnegie, PA · 3 mo ago
HealthcarePart-time
Responsibilities
- Conduct all aspects of The Salvation Army Social Services Ministry
- Work as a team with Corps Officers to encourage clients to participate in the holistic program of The Salvation Army
- Develop programs to meet community needs identified by the Timothy Group and other sources
- Process forms, record and maintain client files according to Salvation Army standards
- Attend Social Services Department Meetings, Employee Meetings and service provider agency meetings as requested
- Conduct presentations about The Salvation Army Social Services to the public
- Network with service provider agencies
- Conduct research into community organizations and business for possible Social Services partnerships and volunteers
- Coordinate and implement seasonal projects
- Interview clients and assist in empowering clients to resolve the crisis with which they are confronted
- Adhere to Salvation Army policies pertaining to confidentiality, release of information, and retention and/or destruction of records
- Delegate tasks to volunteers or employees assigned to Social Services
- Order food from Food Bank as needed and co-coordinating CSFP (Senior Food Boxes)
- Prepare all paperwork in relation to Food Bank Order and fax reports monthly
- Pack and distribute food bags
- Assign volunteers to tasks in Food Pantry
- Maintain weekly, monthly, and other statistical reports
Qualifications
- Excellent counseling and listening skills
- Able to work on multiple projects and prioritize accordingly
- Able to interact and communicate effectively with team members, clients and agencies
- Knowledge of Microsoft computer applications
- Flexibility and good organizational skills
- Must have ability to adapt to various work locations and settings
- Must be familiar with social work ethics
- Must have good time management skills
- Must have a valid PA driver’s license
- Respect of cultural differences, levels of education, physical functioning and crisis situation in a non-judgmental manner
- Must be able to lift the food boxes
- All three PA Clearances required upon employment and thereafter upon renewal date: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, Request for Criminal Record, and Fingerprint based Federal Criminal History Report
- PA Mandated and Permissive Reporting and The Salvation Army's KeepSAfe training required
- BA, BS Degree (not required but a plus) or above in Social Work or related discipline
- At least 2 to 5 years of experience in social work or related field