What are the responsibilities and job description for the NDNH Community Engagement Specialist position at The Salvation Army Eastern Territory?
Overview
Position: NDNH Community Engagement Specialist
Department: Philadelphia Social Service Ministries - New Day
Availability of Position: Immediate
Schedule: Full Time and Part Time positions available; Monday - Friday 3pm -11pm (FT) Saturdays and Sundays, 3pm-11pm (PT)
Reporting Relationship: NDNH Community Engagement Coordinator
Salary/Grade: $17.00/ hr; 73 Non-Exempt
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!
Responsibilities
Description of Position: The New Home Community Engagement Specialist ( CES) is to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for The New Home residents through the implementation and monitoring of house rules pertaining to resident conduct, fire safety, room conditions, conflict resolution, and curfew restrictions. The CES conducts house and room checks, answers the telephone, greets visitors, accommodates new residents as they transition into the space, prepares a home report at the end of each shift, manages sign-in logs, responds to emergencies to ensure that, if necessary, residents are evacuated safely and efficiently, and responds to residents needs and request. The CES is to communicate and support all residents in a trauma informed manner. The CES is to effectively communicate with the house manager, other staff, and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Requirements: High School Diploma or GED. Prior residential, social service, or customer service work experience. Must have computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel Programs and be proficient in and the ability to utilize the internet. As 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. Candidate must have, an understanding of, appreciation and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.
Contact: Please submit all resumes and cover letters online only as instructed below.
Current Salvation Army Employees can apply online at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.
Prospective employees can apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org.
No phone calls please
Updated by the Divisional Human Resources Director on 2/17/26
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Requisition No. 2500
Salary : $17