The Salvation Army
Family Services Coordinator
The Salvation Army, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101
Description
LOCATION: Albuquerque, New Mexico
STATUS: FT
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Four-year degree, study, or experience in social work or related field
Administrative management experience, including supervising staff
Ability to work with persons in emotional crisis and to do work under stress
Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with clients, staff, and volunteers alike
Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable “clean” DMV record (5 years)
Knowledge of Salvation Army policies and procedures, a Salvationist preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Computer literate in MS Word, Excel and TSA Social Service Software
RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate, monitor and evaluate all Social Service Programs
Identify, plan, organize, and implement social service activities in order to maximize services provided to those in need
Recruit volunteers for the Family Services Dept, providing training, scheduling, and supervision
Ensure all clients are assisted in a timely manner, providing the actual assistance when others are not available
Complete monthly reports, statistics and balancing of funds
Seek new resources and serve as a liaison between TSA and various agencies, especially Christian Counselling Professionals who will have a regular presence in our Family Services building
Evaluate existing programs by developing outcome measures and recommending improvements
Design new programs, as needed, and develop outcome measures for evaluation and funding source accountability.
Organize and assist in the seasonal assistance programs (food and gift collection/distribution, etc.), ensuring they run efficiently and effectively
Organize the food pantry area, ordering/purchasing food as needed, collecting/organizing donated product, ensuring it is well run and has appropriate supplies
Maintain an accurate information stream that meets the needs of clients and program participants as well as work with staff to ensure that all who come to The Salvation Army are treated fairly, compassionately, and are exposed to the love of God.
Coordinate staff training and development
Monitor the activities of assigned personnel, ensuring adequate communication with all staff relating to adherence to Army policy and their particular job descriptions, preparing annual salary/performance reviews
Be available for prayer or counselling with clients as needed.
Other duties as assigned and related to the position of Family Service Coordinator.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to operate telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.
Qualifications
Education
Required
Bachelors or better in Social Work
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Driver's License
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
LOCATION: Albuquerque, New Mexico
STATUS: FT
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Four-year degree, study, or experience in social work or related field
Administrative management experience, including supervising staff
Ability to work with persons in emotional crisis and to do work under stress
Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with clients, staff, and volunteers alike
Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable “clean” DMV record (5 years)
Knowledge of Salvation Army policies and procedures, a Salvationist preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Computer literate in MS Word, Excel and TSA Social Service Software
RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate, monitor and evaluate all Social Service Programs
Identify, plan, organize, and implement social service activities in order to maximize services provided to those in need
Recruit volunteers for the Family Services Dept, providing training, scheduling, and supervision
Ensure all clients are assisted in a timely manner, providing the actual assistance when others are not available
Complete monthly reports, statistics and balancing of funds
Seek new resources and serve as a liaison between TSA and various agencies, especially Christian Counselling Professionals who will have a regular presence in our Family Services building
Evaluate existing programs by developing outcome measures and recommending improvements
Design new programs, as needed, and develop outcome measures for evaluation and funding source accountability.
Organize and assist in the seasonal assistance programs (food and gift collection/distribution, etc.), ensuring they run efficiently and effectively
Organize the food pantry area, ordering/purchasing food as needed, collecting/organizing donated product, ensuring it is well run and has appropriate supplies
Maintain an accurate information stream that meets the needs of clients and program participants as well as work with staff to ensure that all who come to The Salvation Army are treated fairly, compassionately, and are exposed to the love of God.
Coordinate staff training and development
Monitor the activities of assigned personnel, ensuring adequate communication with all staff relating to adherence to Army policy and their particular job descriptions, preparing annual salary/performance reviews
Be available for prayer or counselling with clients as needed.
Other duties as assigned and related to the position of Family Service Coordinator.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to operate telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.
Qualifications
Education
Required
Bachelors or better in Social Work
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Driver's License
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.