PAY RATE: $18-20 PH

GENERAL 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA in a Social Service field preferred
• Two (2) years of related experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, MSWord, Excel, and Access with ability to learn additional software as appropriate
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Professional judgment and integrity in holding in confidence all information pertaining to beneficiaries, families and co-workers
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS OFFERED

• Opportunity for career growth
• Paid time off
• Employee Stores Discounts
• Great Work Perks Discounts (Amusement Parks, Museums, Services and more!)
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Health and fitness Fitbit Devise
• Retirement Plan
• Legal Advice MetLife
• Pet Insurance
• AFLAC
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and other office equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly on the telephone.
• Ability to lift to 30lbs
• Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1. Conducting screening interviews at the center or at other community agencies and institutions with applicants seeking admission to the program. Conferring with referral agents and other extra-agency personnel concerning prospective beneficiaries and requesting written background information when necessary. Screening individuals on the phone when appropriate. Determining eligibility for the program or referral based on the personal interview and written information.
2. Processing of admitted beneficiaries via orienting them to the program of services. Explaining applicable rules and regulations. Obtaining necessary signatures on formal agreements. Initiating case record folders, completing all data entry in all pertinent areas of the ARC software (BITS), making ID cards, dispensing clothing requisitions. Taking personal inventories of clothing and other belongings and arranging or insuring dormitory assignments in cooperation with Resident Manager, and scheduling interviews with the Counselor or Chaplain.
3. Refer ineligible applicants to other, more appropriate community agencies and institutions.
4. Maintaining ongoing contact with current and prospective referral sources sufficiently to ensure referrals at an adequate level to maintain program integrity. Devoting at least 4 hours weekly to outreach in surrounding community using an ARC vehicle.
5. Attendance at inter-agency meetings and conference as needed or required.
6. Preparation of any reports or statistical information as required by Center Administrator.
7. Maintain confidentiality of all records, including discharged files, as needed and required for operation of program (CFR 42 & HIPAA). Prepare beneficiary files w/blank forms required by ARC Command.
8. Crosstrain to cover Program Aide tasks as needed.
9. Your supervisor or the Administrator may assign other written or verbal duties.