What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workforce Development Specialist position at The Salvation Army Eastern Territory?
Overview
Position: Workforce Development Specialist
Department: Family Services, Harrisburg, PA
Availability of Position: Immediately
Schedule: Full-Time, scheduled hours to meet program needs. Some evenings and weekends may be required for adequate client access.
Reporting Relationship: Directly: Family Services Administrator Indirectly: Programs and Services Chief Administrator
Salary Grade: 75, Non-Exempt
The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:
- Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick
- Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
- Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
- Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Remitted Tuition Program
- Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!
Responsibilities
Position Overview: The Workforce Development Specialist (WDS) will provide case management services to eligible clients who are motivated to become employment ready. The WDS will work with clients to create client centered goal plans that will empower the individual to become self-sufficient in the areas of employment, housing, transportation and financial literacy. Through support, education and referrals to other community services, the WDS will empower the client to achieve greater long-term economic stability. Case Management services will focus on addressing barriers to adequate employment as well as developing work readiness skill sets. Once ready for employment, clients will be enrolled in the Road to Success program through the United Way of the Capital Region with the Case Management supports being in place through one year of employment to ensure success and long-term stability. The WDS will recruit eligible applicants for case management for up to 50 cases annually. The WDS will track all case management sessions via required case notes. The WDS is responsible for tracking all program statistics monthly, budget for client assistance and preparing/submitting quarterly reports. The WDS will attend and participate in monthly case management meetings with the core solution partner case management team. This position is grant funded and ongoing funding is contingent on program results and report compliance. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Degree in Human Service field or related, comparable experience.
- Confidentiality in all areas, mandatory
- Knowledge of cultural flexibility, competency in working with multi-cultural participants particularly individuals in poverty
- Two years prior experience in human services field
- Bilingual preferred, Spanish
- Prior Case Management experience preferred
- Must be able to adapt to a changing environment
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Sheets/Forms and prior database experience required
- As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153.
- Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check.
- Valid Driver’s License and able to obtain insurance clearances as determined by The Salvation Army's insurance company.
- Valid Certification within 90 days of employment CPR and First Aid
- Detail oriented, flexible, able to multi-task and able to work under pressure with minimal supervision
- Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army.
Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below.
External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org.
Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com
NO CALLS PLEASE
Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 1/28/25.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
The Salvation Army’s 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 of God.
Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ
and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Requisition No. 2334
