The Salvation Army Southern California
Social Services Director
The Salvation Army Southern California, Santa Cruz, California, us, 95061
The Social Services Director organizes files, schedules client appointments, and directs calls to the appropriate departments. They oversee and market utility programs while determining client eligibility. In addition, they build relationships with local businesses and coordinate community events.
Responsibilities
Oversee marketing and management of utility programs Assist client through community programs Determine applicant eligibility for services provided by The Salvation Army Input and maintain client records using WellSky program Interview and determine eligibility for utility assistance programs like REACH and EDS Director Provide clients with information and referrals to community programs that meet their needs Coordinate and network with other human services agencies and programs Support intake, reporting, and communication for various program placements Handle client intake, interviews, and documents for emergency food boxes Record and maintain daily data of services Represent administration at meetings and functions as assigned Other related duties as required Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent (required) Bachelor's degree in Social Work or equivalent (preferred) Experience working in social services Skills And Abilities
Bilingual in Spanish (preferred) Excellent communication skills Team player Detail-oriented Self Starter Working Conditions
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes) 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 if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result. Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes. Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause.
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Oversee marketing and management of utility programs Assist client through community programs Determine applicant eligibility for services provided by The Salvation Army Input and maintain client records using WellSky program Interview and determine eligibility for utility assistance programs like REACH and EDS Director Provide clients with information and referrals to community programs that meet their needs Coordinate and network with other human services agencies and programs Support intake, reporting, and communication for various program placements Handle client intake, interviews, and documents for emergency food boxes Record and maintain daily data of services Represent administration at meetings and functions as assigned Other related duties as required Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent (required) Bachelor's degree in Social Work or equivalent (preferred) Experience working in social services Skills And Abilities
Bilingual in Spanish (preferred) Excellent communication skills Team player Detail-oriented Self Starter Working Conditions
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes) 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 if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result. Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes. Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause.
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