Social Services Coordinator

The Salvation Army Southern California · Mesa, AZ · 1 mo ago

On-siteOTHRFull-time

The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church, operates under the mission of preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs without discrimination. The Mesa Corps Social Service Coordinator position requires a BS degree in social work or related field, with MSW preferred, and at least 2 years of experience substituting for education.

About the role

The role involves overseeing various Salvation Army Family Service Programs, including Food Bank Program, Utility Assistance Program, Rental Assistance Program, Seasonal Holiday Relief Program, and Pathway to Hope Program. Key responsibilities include determining eligibility, maintaining records, monitoring costs, overseeing staff, securing volunteers, managing inventory, distributing funds and goods, promoting events, and communicating supply needs to the supervisor.

Responsibilities

Administer Justice Program
Seasonal Thanksgiving Assistance
Seasonal Christmas Assistance
Seasonal Back to School Program
Community Outreach and Networking
Thanksgiving Intake procedures
Thanksgiving distribution procedures
Christmas intake procedures
Christmas distribution procedures
Angel tree program
Case Management
Supervision and direction to social service staff
Development of new programs
Collaboration with Territorial POH Project Manager
Attendance at community meetings, public relations events, and seminars
Research and proposal of alternative service delivery methods
Enhancement and expansion of social service programs

Qualifications

BS degree in social work or related field, MSW preferred
2 years of experience substituting for education
Knowledge of local community resources
Positive attitude and ability to work with diverse backgrounds and circumstances
Non-judgmental demeanor and professional approach
Crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Publisher
Valid Arizona driver's license and clean MVR
Computer literacy and proficiency in office equipment
Ability to type 50 wpm
Physical requirements: regular walking, standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, and operating a desktop or laptop computer

Skills

Computer literacy
Microsoft Office Suite
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proven ability to manage budgets and resources
Experience with social service programs and community outreach

Benefits