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Job description
Job Title
Effectively addressing immediate client needs, supporting stability, and fostering resource connections through collaboration with community partners, ultimately contributing to long-term stability.
Essential Functions:
Assess rental, utility, and support needs for individuals and families by determining their eligibility through scheduled appointments, interviews, contact with third-party sources, and evaluating and verifying all information.
Assist clients in completing applications for rent, utilities, food pantry, assistance, including seasonal programs, Christmas sign-ups, etc.
Provide financial assistance and connect clients to additional community resources as needed
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all financial assistance activities.
Ensure compliance with documentation standards and reporting requirements for funding purposes.
Manage and coordinate the food pantry, including inventory levels, distribution, determining shortages, and reporting monthly stats to Corps Officer, and Kansas City Areas Command staff, etc.
Inputting client service data into the MAAC link for accurate assistance records and statistical reports.
Make community referrals and act as a liaison between clients and agencies to advocate for the best outcomes.
Establish and cultivate professional community agency relationships with other helping agencies in the community.
Attends monthly meetings, professional development sessions, and other community meetings as assigned.
Submit monthly statistical reports of all financial assistance transactions to the Corps Officer and Kansas City Area Command staff for entering in TSA Stat System.
Refer clients to the Corps Officer in times of spiritual need.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School diploma. A minimum of two years of college work in Human Services, with a bachelor's degree, is preferred. A combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to the knowledge base as achieved by the above standard is acceptable and at the Corp Officer discretion
Experience: Two years' experience working with low income and minority populations
Certifications/Licenses: Must complete The Salvation Army's Caseworker Certification
Skills/Abilities:
Must have positive interpersonal relations skills
Ability to operate essential office equipment including telephone, personal computer, copier, fax and scanning equipment
Must possess and demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing
Must have the ability to work independently and with other staff members
Must have the capacity to relate to people with dignity and respect in a non-judgmental manner
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Physical Requirements: Include speaking, hearing and vision ability; manual dexterity; lifting, pulling and pushing materials up to 25 pounds; bending, squatting, and walking; sitting up to five hours per day; standing up to two hours per day. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.
Travel: Travel to meetings and conferences as required by the Corps Officer; occasional out of town travel to meetings and conferences; overnight stay may be required
Driving: Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.
Working Conditions: Work performed in a typical office environment.
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
The Salvation Army Mission: 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.
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.
Full Time Position - 40 Hours per Week
Benefits Eligible - Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance; Life Insurance; Supplemental Insurance; Retirement Plans; PTO
Worksite address
kansas city, MO, 64101, US
Who can apply
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