What are the responsibilities and job description for the Homeless Prevention Case Manager position at The Salvation Army USA Central Territory?
The Salvation Army
Position Description
North & Central Illinois Division - Peoria Area Command
Peoria Social Services
Peoria, IL
Position Title : Case Manager, Homeless Prevention
Job Summary : Responsible for the administration of The Salvation Army's Emergency Assistance Programs in Peoria, Fulton, and Woodford County including resource referrals, screening participants for eligibility with various funding partners, and administering assistance according to agency and funder standards.
Reports To : Assistant Social Services Director
Qualifications :
Education : Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, criminal justice, psychology or human service-related field. Consideration given to individuals with significant social service case management experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
Experience : A minimum of three to five years knowledge and work experience related to Social Services and supporting others through Case Management preferred. Familiarity with local resources, Continuum of Care and homeless service providers.
Candidates must have a passion for fulfilling the mission of The Salvation Army and must be articulate in presenting the same to others.
Candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background inquiry and annual motor vehicle check with a valid driver's license.
Skills :
- Ability to efficiently and effectively manage people and projects successfully and confidentially.
- Team player, self-starter, and perform well with minimal supervision.
- Must have an interest and ability to work with people of diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds in a sensitive and culturally appropriate manner.
- Ability to establish policies and procedures, holding others accountable to the same.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience or capacity to demonstrate positive interpersonal skills and work as a cooperative team member.
- Demonstrated awareness of budget resources and cost control, as well as planning and administering budgets.
- Proficiency in computer software applications, including demonstrated experience in using email, MS Office applications, Internet and Social Media platforms. HMIS experience is highly desired.
- Must be able to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary. Especially in emergent situations.
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 of Christ. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Responsibilities :
Position Ranking :
Physical Demands / Work Environment :
This Position is required to do moderate physical work. To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the individual is regularly required to lift and bend, move, occasionally required to position self to stoop, kneel or crouch, frequently required to reach with and use arms and hands as required in using tools, landscaping equipment, climb ladders and work in varying and sometimes extreme temperature environments. Specific vision abilities by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to focus. The work environment for this position includes an office, warehouse, and outdoor environment. Individual must be able to continuously lift to twenty-five pounds, frequently up to thirty-five pounds and occasionally up to fifty pounds.
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.
Pay Grade : 205
Salary Range : $19.97 - $23.96
Salary : $20 - $24
