The Salvation Army 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 for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

OVERVIEW:

Under the supervision of Shelter Deputy Director and Shelter Director, the Case Worker will interview, coordinate, and cooperate with other Salvation Army, government departments and private agency staffing to refer shelter guests to needed services in an orderly and timely manner.

DUTIES

• Coordinate the intake and interviews of shelter guests upon entry to the shelter

• Be a resource specialist with knowledge of resources and ability to refer guests to specific, appropriate services including but not limited to housing, employment, mental and physical health services, drug and alcohol rehabilitation and recovery, Social Security, Disability, and other support services.

• Any other duties relating to your job as requested by the Supervisors and/or Officers

• Have periodic interviews and updates with client guests to assist them in finding needed services to break out of homelessness

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED

• Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing skills sufficient to perform the tasks required.

• Experience in resource development for homeless populations.

• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple duties.

• Ability to prioritize work and multi-task simultaneous projects.

• Be cordial, friendly and professional in carrying out job responsibilities.

• Possess maturity and confidentially.

• Education in social services/substance abuse helpful

• Some experience with disadvantaged populations, whether through work, volunteering or being a member of a disadvantaged population required.

• Trained or receiving training on informal mental health/ substance abuse evaluation

• Interact professionally in all contact with the public and Salvation Army Officers and staff.

• Must be at least 21 years old.

• Abide by Salvation Army Policies and Procedures and have an acceptance of Salvation Army philosophy and mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis

• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead

• Be able to pick up, lift and maneuver 20 lbs. regularly

ADA Statement

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 a reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army

The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.

AT-WILL CLAUSE

I hereby understand and acknowledge that, unless otherwise defined by applicable law, any employee relationship with this organization is of an “at will” nature, which means that the Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.