What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Of Social Services position at The Salvation Army?
Location: Bryan
Position Type: Exempt
About this opportunity: Provides direction and leadership to all Social Services Programs administered through the Corps. Writes and processes grants and proposals for all social service program funding; develops, interprets and enforces operational and personnel policies and procedures; monitors quality of programs and ensures compliance with Salvation Army policies and procedures as well as grants, contracts, and licensing regulations; prepares, reviews, and interprets budgets; serves as liaison to community agencies and Advisory Board.
Key responsibilities:
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
Ability to perform complex mathematical computations and to analyze/interpret complex budgets.
Ability to perform public speaking.
Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.
Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
Working Conditions:
Work may be performed in an office environment within a shelter where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like but not limited to the office environment.
Employee Benefits
The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.
Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…
All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
To apply, click on the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.
We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!
Position Type: Exempt
About this opportunity: Provides direction and leadership to all Social Services Programs administered through the Corps. Writes and processes grants and proposals for all social service program funding; develops, interprets and enforces operational and personnel policies and procedures; monitors quality of programs and ensures compliance with Salvation Army policies and procedures as well as grants, contracts, and licensing regulations; prepares, reviews, and interprets budgets; serves as liaison to community agencies and Advisory Board.
Key responsibilities:
- Supervisory Responsibilities
- Program Development and Evaluation Responsibilities
- Case Management
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, business administration or a related field
- Three years of progressively responsible experience coordinating and supervising social services programs, with at least one year of supervisory experience.
- Valid State Driver’s License
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
Ability to perform complex mathematical computations and to analyze/interpret complex budgets.
Ability to perform public speaking.
Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.
Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
Working Conditions:
Work may be performed in an office environment within a shelter where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like but not limited to the office environment.
Employee Benefits
- Health, Dental, Life
- PTO
- Holiday pay
The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.
Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…
- Passionate
- Compassionate
- Uplifting
- Brave
- Trustworthy
All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
To apply, click on the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.
We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!
