Title: Family Services Administrator
Location: West Chester Corps
Reports To: Captains Jesus & Maria Corraliza
Availability: Monday to Friday occasional weekends
Schedule: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00pm
Salary and Grade: $50,000 per year; Exempt, Grade 12
The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:
Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time. Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment) Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life Flexible Spending Accounts Remitted Tuition Program Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!Position Overview:
The Family Services Administrator has primary responsibility for planning, organizing, and implementing the Family and Community Partnerships in the West Chester area for the Salvation Army of West Chester. He or She acts as a community liaison for the agency with local partners. The Family Services Administrator is the resource management, problem solver, grant writer, and developer of new or existing programs for The Salvation Army.
ResponsibilitiesDescription of Position:
Provide oversight and direction for the following programs, including Family Services Comprehensive Assistance Programs but not limited to food distribution and collection, hot meal program, utility assistance, clothing assistance, transportation, meal program, seasonal assistance, holiday assistance, Railton House Program and Permanent Housing Program. The Family Services Administrator will review Salvation Army programs at the West Chester Corps and determine “best practices” concerning forms, policies/rules, procedures, and financial practices. The director will create an environment for staff to work together more effectively to serve those in need. Coordinate consumer workshops, conduct, or participate in workshops, committees, and conferences to promote the intellectual, social, and physical welfare of consumers.
QualificationsRequirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work Services field or Human Services field (MSW preferred)Minimum 5 years’ experience in supervisory and management experience related programs. (Non-profit organizations preferred) Prior Experience with homeless, drug, alcohol and low-income individuals and families.Strong leadership ability, self-motivating, with experience leading a team. Training in trauma- informed care (Sanctuary Model Training) preferred. Valid Driver’s LicenseStrong organizational and administrative skills Must be detail orientated and a team player Must have excellent strong verbal and written communication skills, with some successful proposal grant writing experience.High Level proficiency of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power PointComputer literate to maintain e-mails account Must be able to maintain flexible schedule including weekends, holidays and evening if Must always maintain confidentiality with Corps and client informationAs a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 within 30 days of employment with recurrent training required every five years thereafter.Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check.Must understand and have an appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army.The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.
Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below.
External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org.
Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.
No Phone Calls Please.
Updated by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 5/22/24.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
The Salvation Army’s 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 of God.
Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ
and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Requisition No.1664
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