Social Ministries Manager

Benefits

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
• 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
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

650 Dudley Street, Dorchester, MA

40 hrs/week, Exempt

up to $65,000 per year

The Social Ministries Manager is responsible for the development and administration of all social ministries programs, which provide a continuum of care for adults, children and families within the community. The manager will oversee and direct social service programs/ministries, including but not limited to: new program development, case management, staff/volunteer and program supervision, collaboration with other community social service providers, and the monitoring of program outcomes, procedures and budget.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work required
• Master’s degree in social work (MSW), preferred

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in social work or the social services field
• Direct Care in a Human Service setting as well as supervisory/management experience
• Knowledge of Social Service field/Community Resources

• Bachelor’s degree in social work required
• Master’s degree in social work (MSW), preferred
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in social work or the social services field
• Direct Care in a Human Service setting as well as supervisory/management experience
• Knowledge of Social Service field/Community Resources
• Ability to develop budgets, reports, and to maintain and monitor statistical data and fiscal records related to social services.
• Demonstrate knowledge and ability related to the principles and delivery of strengths-based case management.
• Results-oriented, with demonstrated ability to work well with people at all levels of the organization. Proven expertise in building and maintaining positive relationships with diverse individuals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications and data management systems.
• Valid driver’s license and use of official vehicle may be required. Ability to travel as needed.
• Able to work extended hours if needed and during the Holiday season or times of disaster.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Bi-lingual, preferred

Each location may have duties, within the social ministries scope, specific to that Corps. Those duties should be typed in a Word document and attached to the signed job description.

• Interview clients and assess needs and resources of clients.
• Provide emergency assistance, counseling, advocacy to clients according to the needs assessed.
• Make referrals to area agencies for further services.
• Schedule appointments for clientele as needed.
• Maintain accurate and confidential daily records of clients including but not limited to forms/files/correspondence/statistical information and other records as required.
• Recognize spiritual needs of persons which may require referral to the Corps Officers (who are ordained ministers of The Salvation Army).

• Assist with the implementation and coordination of social ministries programs at Corps.
• Maintain inventory for feeding program and emergency food pantry, including supporting Corps officers in grant and in-kind donation development.
• Network with and cultivate collaborative relationships with key personnel at other social service agencies and community-based organizations in the corps…