Social Ministries Caseworker

Social Ministries Caseworker

The Salvation Army's Boston South End is hiring a Social Ministries Caseworker and offers the following benefit package to part-time employees:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20+ hours/week)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including:
  Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Location:

1500 Washington St., Boston, MA

Hours/week: 28.5 hours per week

Exemption:
Non-exempt

Pay Range: $16.87 - $20.80 per hour

* starting pay varies depending on experience and qualifications*

Interview clients seeking assistance for various human service needs and making referrals to other area agencies for further services. Maintain daily records of clients including but not limited to forms/files/correspondence/statistical information. Support Corps in the implementation of social ministries programs and collaborate with other social service agencies in the community

Duties & Responsibilities:

Casework:

• 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).

Program Support:

• 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 area.
• Attend community meetings as requested by Corps Officers

General Responsibilities:

• Serve as office receptionist as needed
• Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to:
• Photocopying
• Faxing
• Mailing
• Filing
• Assist with the implementation and coordination of other Corps activities.
• Keep inventory and processes requests for office supplies
• Maintain routine reports
• Respond to all donations with a thank you (monetary and in-kind)
• Assist where needed in the operations of all seasonal social ministries programs (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Back to School, Summer Camp, etc.) as requested by Corps Officers and DHQ.
• Be able to identify and understand potential local social service funding sources and provide required reports to Corps and DHQ for current social service funding sources.
• Assist in the identification, recruitment, training, and utilization of volunteers for both local and seasonal social service activities
• Participate in required social ministries, counseling, and other appropriate TSA trainings
• Remain up to date with all Keep SAfe training
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications:

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma, required

Associate degree in Social Services, preferred

Work Experience:

Experience in the Social Services field

Other

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs
• Good problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of the local community and services provided
• Valid driver's license and use of official vehicle may be required. Ability to travel…