Social Ministries Caseworker

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The Salvation Army’s Hyannis Corp., 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 Hyannis, MA

Pay Range $20 per hour

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

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
• A valid driver’s license and use of official vehicle may be required. Ability to travel as needed
• Bi-lingual, preferred

Education Requirements

High School Diploma, required

Associate degree in Social Services, preferred

Casework

• Interview clients and assess the needs and resources of clients.
• Provide emergency assistance, counseling, and 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.

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. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with…