What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Coordinator position at The Salvation Army USA Central Territory?
For 130 years, The Salvation Army of Dane County has offered spiritual ministry, social services, and youth programs to thousands of Dane County residents, without discrimination. We currently serve the most vulnerable members of our community through a wide range of programs, as well as extensive case management services. While we strive to provide compassionate care and a primary goal of all of our programs and services is to improve the life skills and circumstances of those we serve. If you want to help make a difference by serving your community and helping those in need, apply now!
The Service Coordinator will link tenants of The Shield Apartments to supportive services provided by public agencies or private practitioners within the general community. Assess service needs to determine client eligibility and act as a liaison between The Salvation Army and the management company operating The Shield Apartments.
About the role:
- Acts as a liaison on behalf of tenants between The Salvation Army and the management agency operating The Shield Apartments.
- Develops the objective of The Shield Apartments "voucher program," and creates consistency across client evaluation materials.
- Coordinates move in and move out for voucher program participants at The Shield Apartments.
- Creates community resource materials and events for program participants and community members. Maintains a directory of providers for use by tenants and project staff members.
- Tracks rental and utility income for the voucher program in collaboration with the local finance department.
- Recommends and facilitates administrative processes regarding The Shield Apartments to the local finance and social services management teams.
- Assesses voucher program participants' income to establish consistent rental and lease agreements.
- Makes recommendations for maintenance needs to The Shield Apartments management company on behalf of tenants.
- Conducts casework interviews with clients seeking enrollment into the voucher program to obtain information for formulating program/service eligibility and case status.
- Provides general case management to facilitate positive long-term outcomes.
- Identifies psychosocial, economic, and physical needs of voucher participants; assesses and reassesses client's support systems, available community resources and other factors to plan, develop, and implement an appropriate service plan.
- Develops and implements a case plan that presents intervention strategies to meet voucher participant needs.
- Prepares complete and accurate case notes; writes correspondence, reports, and other written materials; inputs data into HMIS.
- Regularly peer review and audit of case files to ensure of services standards are met and contract compliance.
- Assists in transporting clients and advocating for them with public and private agencies.
- Attends meetings with other community service providers on behalf of The Salvation Army, as assigned.
- Conducts routine visits to tenants enrolled in the voucher program based on program expectations. Collaborates with other case managers and tenets residing at The Shield Apartments.
Education: Bachelor's in social work, human services, psychology, sociology, or criminal justice.
Experience: Three years social work experience. Management experience helpful.
Certifications: Valid Wisconsin Driver's license with approval to drive from The Salvation Army's insurance.
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.
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.