Social Ministries Caseworker

Overview

The Salvation Army’s Waltham Corps., is hiring a Social Ministries Caseworker and offers the following benefit package to part-time employees:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20+ hours/week)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including: Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Location: Waltham, MA

Pay Range: $18.00 per hour

                    25 hours per week

                    10:00am – 3:00pm (Monday – Friday)

Interview clients seeking assistance for various human service needs and making referrals to other area agencies for further services. Maintain daily records of clients including but not limited to forms/files/correspondence/statistical information. Support Corps in the implementation of social ministries programs and collaborate with other social service agencies in the community.

QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience:

Experience in the Social Services field

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma, required

Associate degree in Social Services, preferred

Duties & Responsibilities:

*Each location may have duties, within the social ministries scope, specific to that Corps.  Those duties should be typed in a Word document and attached to the signed job description.

Casework

Interview clients and assess needs and resources of clients.

Provide emergency assistance, counseling, advocacy to clients according to the needs assessed.

Make referrals to area agencies for further services.

Schedule appointments for clientele as needed.

Maintain accurate and confidential daily records of clients including but not limited to forms/files/correspondence/statistical information/ and other records as required.

Recognize spiritual needs of persons which may require referral to the Corps Officers (who are ordained ministers of The Salvation Army).

Program Support

Assist with the implementation and coordination of social ministries programs at Corps

Maintain inventory for feeding program and emergency food pantry, including supporting Corps officers in grant and in-kind donation development.

Network with and cultivate collaborative relationships with key personnel at other social service agencies and community-based organizations in the corps area.

Attend community meetings as requested by Corps Officers

General Responsibilities

Serve as office receptionist as needed

Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to:

 Photocopying

Faxing

Mailing

Filing

Assist with the implementation and coordination of other Corps activities.

Keep inventory and processes requests for office supplies

Maintain routine reports

Respond to all donations with a thank you (monetary and in-kind)

Assist where needed in the operations of all seasonal social ministries programs (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Back to School, Summer Camp, etc.) as requested by Corps Officers and DHQ.

Be able to identify and understand potential local social service funding sources and provide required reports to Corps and DHQ for current social service funding sources.

Assist in the identification, recruitment, training, and utilization of volunteers for both local and seasonal social service activities

Participate in required social ministries, counseling, and other appropriate TSA trainings

Remain up to date with all Keep SAfe training

Perform other duties as requested.

Pathway of Hope:

Identify and interact with families and individuals to assess their requirements, find internal & external social services programs that would assist them, assess their most urgent needs, appraise the situation, and listen to the client’s concerns.

Consult with other external agencies to provide support service and resources.

Recognize spiritual needs of persons which may require referral t the Corps Officer (who are ordained ministers of The Salvation Army)

Other Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs
• Good problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of the local community and services provided
• Valid driver’s license and use of official vehicle may be required. Ability to travel as needed
• Bi-lingual, preferred

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.

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.