Family Care Specialist - Full Time - Yuba City

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.

BASIC PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to provide support and case management to participants with children at the Depot Family Crisis Center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conduct case management for families with children
2. Conduct service coordination for families with children
3. Coordinate case services with county social workers
4. Prepare and plan children’s activities for a school break (Winter, Spring, Summer, etc.)
5. Transport students to and from school, if needed
6. Refer at-risk children to partner agencies for intervention
7. Serve as a liaison to local school and school districts
8. Coordinate educational support for school-aged children
9. Coordinate volunteer mentors/tutors for educational supports
10. Monitor and observe participants for safety and program policy compliance
11. Maintain and organize facility logs (write-ups, overnights, etc.)
12. Maintain accurate participant records in various information management systems, and generate reports as requested
13. Coordinate on-site recreational activities and maintain good relationships with families
14. Coordinate facility office, including maintaining filing system, answering phones
15. Serve and participate on the program case conference team
16. Adhere to confidentiality standards
17. Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

1. Ability to speak and write the English language at a high and professional level
2. High degree of confidentiality
3. Computer literate in Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred
4. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
5. Excellent and professional telephone etiquette and presence
6. High degree of organizational skills
7. Approach problem solving creatively
8. Strong ability to utilize a high level of time management and handle multiple tasks

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

1. High school diploma
2. Minimum one (1) one year of experience in social services, case management, child services, or related field
3. Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License, and the ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle
4. Must be 21 years or older
5. Authorize The Salvation Army to add its name to the CA DMV Pull Notice Program
6. Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training
   

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis
2. Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects
3. Ability to reach overhead
4. Ability to operate the telephone

1. Ability to lift to 25-40 lbs.

1. Ability to operate a computer
2. Ability to process written, visual, and verbal information
3. Ability to operate basic office equipment and tools PC, Fax Machine, Telephone, Calculator, Copier, Printer.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the position's essential duties with or without accommodation.  A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the position's physical requirements. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in an undue hardship.