The Salvation Army’s Fall River Corp., is hiring a Social Ministries Caseworker and offers excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:
Generous paid time off every year that includes: vacation and sick time, holidays, and up to 3 personal days. 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 Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!
Location: 290 Bedford St., Fall River, MA
Pay Range: $17 - $21/hr depending upon experience
Interview clients seeking assistance for various human service needs and making referrals to other area agencies for further services. Maintain daily records of clients including but not limited to forms/files/correspondence/statistical information. Support Corps in the implementation of social ministries programs and collaborate with other social service agencies in the community
QUALIFICATIONS
Casework
Interview clients and assess needs and resources of clients.Provide emergency assistance, counseling, advocacy to clients according to the needs assessed. Make referrals to area agencies for further services. Schedule appointments for clientele as needed. Maintain accurate and confidential daily records of clients including but not limited to forms/files/correspondence/statistical information/ and other records as required. Recognize spiritual needs of persons which may require referral to the Corps Officers (who are ordained ministers of The Salvation Army).
Program Support
Assist with the implementation and coordination of social ministries programs at CorpsMaintain inventory for feeding program and emergency food pantry, including supporting Corps officers in grant and in-kind donation development. Network with and cultivate collaborative relationships with key personnel at other social service agencies and community-based organizations in the corps area.Attend community meetings as requested by Corps Officers
General Responsibilities
Serve as office receptionist as neededPerform general clerical duties to include but not limited to: PhotocopyingFaxingMailingFilingAssist with the implementation and coordination of other Corps activities.Keep inventory and processes requests for office suppliesMaintain routine reportsRespond to all donations with a thank you (monetary and in-kind)Assist where needed in the operations of all seasonal social ministries programs (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Back to School, Summer Camp, etc.) as requested by Corps Officers and DHQ.Be able to identify and understand potential local social service funding sources and provide required reports to Corps and DHQ for current social service funding sources.Assist in the identification, recruitment, training, and utilization of volunteers for both local and seasonal social service activitiesParticipate in required social ministries, counseling, and other appropriate TSA trainingsRemain up to date with all Keep SAfe trainingPerform other duties as requested.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.
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.
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