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 of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Salary Range Starting at: $18.36/per hour
Job Objective:
The Social Services Coordinator assists the Director of Social Services in the operation of the Social Services department and coordinates social media efforts and platform for marketing and promotions. This position provides resources and support to individuals ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.
What You Will Do:
- Assist the Director of Social Services, Community Services Coordinator, and Pathway of Hope Coordinator in serving clients
- Coordinate and update social media platforms with a focus on enhancing the visibility of The Salvation Army especially in the area of Social Services.
- Participate in the planning and execution of key Salvation Army events, including holiday and seasonal distributions, winter warm-up, Angel Tree, Tools for School and community events
- Design and create promotional materials for special events, including contacting media outlets to publicize key activities.
- Provide case management for emergency services, Pathway of Hope, bus passes, work boots, and other Social Service programs under the direction of the Director.
- Refer applicants to appropriate programs and help connect with needed resources at The Salvation Army and in the community
- Assist the POH Coordinator with the creation and implementation of youth and family programming
- Assist in the operation of Food Pantry by completing client intake assessments and/or assisting in completing client orders
- Complete all required documentation in SIMS (Salvation Army Information Management System) or other databases in an accurate, timely manner
- Other tasks as assigned by leadership
Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.
Education: Bachelor's Degree of Social Work (preferred, but applicable experience will be considered)
Background Checks: Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.
Experience: Two years' experience in social services and/or case management
Certifications: Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard; must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of employment. Must complete Safe from Harm training within the first 90 days of employment; Caseworker Certification Program within 120 days of hire; SIMS data training within 30 days of hire.
Skills/Abilities:
- Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems.
Supervisory Responsibility: none
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Requirements Include:
- Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
- Lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds
- May require bending, squatting, walking.
- May require standing for extended
Travel: Local travel to and from events may be required
Working Conditions: Work is generally performed in an office environment, but also field trips and activities relating to youth programing and special events off site.
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.
This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications
Why Work with Us?
If you’re ready for a career doing meaningful work with a discernable impact, keep reading. The Salvation Army’s brand promise is to Do the MostGood® - and it’s our employees that help us get there. At every level and in every discipline, you can have a real impact on your community through the work done inside our walls every day. If you work for us, you will be the hands and feet that enable us to help others.
We are as impassioned about our employees as we are about our mission to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and help anyone in need in His name without discrimination. Our work culture reflects this quality, which makes our offices seriously great places to work. Just walk inside our doors and you’ll quickly see that our employees are proud to support programs that make a difference.
In addition to traditional Health, Wellness, RX and PTO benefits, see what our employees told us they most liked about working for the Indiana Division of TSA by responding to our most recent 2023 survey…
- 91% are proud of their work to help meet the needs of people in their communities
- 75% find their “Work Stress” manageable
- 80% find their managers supportive during those times of stress
- 89% appreciate the flexible work options they have in their position
- 98% appreciate how they are allowed to use 4 sicks days as “Discretionary”
- 99% appreciate the 11 paid holidays they receive each year
See what our employees said when asked to rank the best reasons for working at the Indiana Division Salvation Army…
- Helping People
- Faith Centered Organization
- Work Environment/ Co-Workers
- Benefits
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (preferred; applicable experience considered)
- Background check required
- Two years' experience in social services and/or case management
- Valid driver's license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver's qualification standard
- Complete Safe From Harm training within first 90 days of employment
- Complete Caseworker Certification Program within 120 days of hire
- Complete SIMS data training within 30 days of hire
- Ability to speak, write, and understand English sufficiently for effective communication
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems
- Ability to lift, push, and pull materials up to 25 pounds and stand for extended periods
What We Do
The Salvation Army is a church and charitable organization known for its charity work in over 120 countries, committed to 'Doing the Most Good' through community programs and aged care.
