Social Services Coordinator

Position Summary

The Salvation Army Hibbing Corps is doing the most good by providing holistic, person-centered services to individuals and families in need. In addition to worship services and pastoral care, services include short and long-term case management; food, clothing, utility, rent, and housing support; shelter and housing programs; and connections to community partners.

The Social Services Coordinator provides direct assistance to program participants. The Coordinator also recruits and provides a full range of case management services to Pathway of Hope (POH) participants. POH is responsible for providing targeted services to participants with a desire to break the cycle of crisis and enable a path out of intergenerational poverty.

Wage: $20-$22 per hour, 40 hours per week

Location:

107 W. Howard St., Hibbing, MN 55746

• Conduct long-term strength-based, person-centered, holistic case management for POH participants. (30%)
• Provide participants with direct assistance (e.g., Heatshare, vouchers). (20%)
• Maintain up-to-date, accurate participant information in casefiles and through database entry. (15%)
• Oversee food shelf operations including processing incoming and outgoing food donations and purchases, staffing, training, statistics, and reporting. (10%)
• Facilitate individual and group educational activities. (10%)
• Assist with seasonal and special events. (5%)
• Recruit qualifying participants for POH and promote social services and corps programs with participants and throughout the community. (5%)
• Engage in internal activities to promote and further POH goals and objectives. (5%)

• Associate degree in relevant field preferred. Instead of a degree, a combination of education and experience may be considered.
• If the degree is in social work, must be licensed by the state board.
• Previous social services and food pantry/services experience required.
• MN Food Protection Manager Certification within 90 days of employment and maintained throughout employment.
• Must pass background checks.
• Valid driver’s license and meet MVR requirements preferred.

• Flexible interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of honor in dealing with confidential information.
• Works with integrity, valuing honesty, and diligence.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with PC, Microsoft Office, databases, and standard office equipment.

• A combination of work including sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, turning, stretching, reaching, and lifting.
• Professional environment; eligible for a remote-friendly work environment.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with colleagues and participants.
• Standard business hours with infrequent evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds occasionally.

None.

• May occasionally drive agency vehicle locally to support the mission if MVR check cleared.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that as employees of The Salvation Army, they will support its religious mission.

This job description is not all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions of the position. The supervisor may assign other duties, responsibilities, and tasks.