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Job description
Rate: $24.40 USD per hour
nDescription
nLOCATION: Henderson, NV
nSTATUS: FT/40hrs/wk/Non-Exempt
nMISSION STATEMENT: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its ministry is motivated by love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination.
nQUALIFICATIONS:
nnnBachelor’s degree in Social Work or related discipline. Minimum of two years of related employment experience and demonstrated education in the field may be substituted for degree requirements.
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nnExperience working with homeless population.
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nnDemonstrate a positive attitude, with ability to communicate & work with people of diverse backgrounds & circumstances.
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nnAble to maintain a non-judgmental attitude, professional approach and boundaries with clients.
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nnAble to handle crisis/emergency services for the homeless and to utilize crisis intervention & conflict resolution skills.
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nnAbility to assess at-risk participants and situations.
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nnAbility to maintain strict confidentiality.
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nnSuccessful background clearance
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nnProficiency in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, etc.)
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nnAbility to communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of residents, staff, and community partners.
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nnMust have a valid Nevada Driver's License, a clean driving record.
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nnMust successfully pass Decision Driving courses provided by The Salvation Army to operate Salvation Army vehicles.
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nnAbility to manage Coordinated Entry / Assessment
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nnKnowledge of SOAR training
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nnKnowledge of Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS)
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nnStrong interpersonal skills.
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nnAbility to work with homeless individuals during the process of obtaining and stabilizing in housing.
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nnAbility to work with various agencies.
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nnKnowledge of area resources for the homeless.
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nnAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
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nnAbility to work independently as well as with others.
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nnAbility to create and run reports.
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n nRESPONSIBILITIES
nnnConduct outreach activities, including visits to facilities such as shelters, treatment programs, dining facilities and other locations where homeless and at-risk families may congregate.
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nnProvide direct case management services to homeless.
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nnProvides supportive counseling and referrals for shelter, housing, and resources
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nnLearn and maintain knowledge of community employment agencies and procedures, along with modifications to those procedures.
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nnEngaging with, interviewing and assessing individuals and families uniformly for service referral.
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nnUtilizing a community wide data system to enter clients Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS), confirm activities from other services providers, create community reports, and verify eligibility.
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nnAttend all scheduled team meetings and trainings.
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nnOther duties and special projects as assigned.
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n nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
nQualified 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.
nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. H/she must be able to communicate to clients, vendors and coworkers. Must be able to hear well enough to drive a vehicle.
nThe employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to focus. The employee must have the ability to operate a telephone, desktop/laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, knowledgeable of Microsoft Office, other programs assigned and the ability to understand written information.
nThe position is 90% outdoors and in some very dark and small places, i.e. tunnels, bridges and remote locations where the homeless may be living. Additionally, teams will NOT be accompanied by law enforcement or security officers.
nQualifications
nEducation
nRequired
nnBachelors or better in Social Work
n nLicenses & Certifications
nRequired
nnDriver's License
n nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.
Worksite address
henderson, NV, 89077, US
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