• Schedule, interview, and evaluate the needs of individuals and families to provide assessment and screening
  services for potential applicants for appropriate services, information and/or referrals. Identify and assist
  clients appropriate for and desiring long term case management through Pathway of Hope.
• Determine eligibility and provide service requested by the clients within a timely manner and based on
  available funding.
• Review with the clients their household income and expenses, and discuss developing a plan to manage
  monthly expenses.
• Listen and assess for other needs such as emotional and/or spiritual support and connect with Salvation
  Army and other community resources. Provide informational materials as needed.
• Oversees and coordinates the organization and daily operation of the Food Pantry program. Dispenses
  food orders during weekly distribution hours and in emergency situations.
• Develop and use working knowledge of community services and housing resources etc. to provide
  appropriate case management/referrals; provide referrals to other community resources as appropriate to
  access additional resources for clients to assist clients with their case plans and goal attainment
• Participate in community agency meetings and cultivate professional relationships with those
  agencies/groups as assigned.
• Facilitate information exchange with other collaborating agencies.
• Document all client meetings, encounters, and transactions, as well as enter specific information into
  Client Management System assuring that accurate and timely records, reports, and statistics are
  maintained.
• Participate fully with Pathway of Hope team activities locally and divisionally.

Education: Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
Certifications: Valid Wisconsin Driver's License with clearance to drive from The Salvation Army's
insurance carrier preferred. Must obtain the Territorial Caseworker Certification within one year of hire.
Experience: 2 years experience working within a social services agency or social work field
Or – Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities

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.

Who we are:

Our Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Our message is based on the Bible. Our ministry is motivated by the love of God. Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human need in His name without discrimination.

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army's brand promises to Do the Most Good® - and it's our employees that help us get there. At every level, you can have a real impact on your community through the work done inside our walls every day.

We are as impassioned about our employees as we are about our mission to help anyone in need without discrimination. Our culture reflects this quality, which makes our offices a seriously great place to work. Just walk inside our doors and you'll quickly see that our employees are proud to support programs that make a difference.

The Salvation Army recognizes that peace of mind is important to employees and their families. Because of this, we offer :

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible schedules and a casual dress environment
• Generous paid time off benefits (vacation, sick time, personal time, and 11 paid holidays)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 support, resources, and referrals to help you in your work and personal life
• Insurance benefits: excellent health, dental, vision, life, disability
• Discounts available for pet insurance, auto insurance, and home insurance

Full-time employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week will be eligible for full benefits, including health, dental, vision and hearing benefits, basic and voluntary life benefits, holiday pay and paid time off, which is pro-rated based on their regularly scheduled work week.

Non-Exempt Employees: Health, dental, vision, and hearing benefits, as well as basic and voluntary life benefits, will begin on the first day of the month following 90 days of employment. If the completion of a 90-day waiting period occurs on the first day of the calendar month, coverage will begin on that day.