Program Coordinator

Overview

Social Services

• Supervises, coordinates, monitors, plans, and participates in the day-to-day operations of a Salvation Army program; coordinates staff and shelter for homeless individuals seeking entry into Salvation Army programs; participates in casework ensuring compliance with program policies and procedures; prepares statistical reports; develops and writes Annual Performance Reports (APRs), ensures meeting compliance of rules and regulations of grants and reports issues to supervisor;
  
  supervises, oversees, accepts, and processes residents staying in shelter overnight; monitors the activity of residents on an assigned shift ensuring safety, security, and compliance to house rules; maintains accurate and complete records and logs containing pertinent information; ensures that shelter is maintained in a neat and proper order.

• Plans, schedules, assigns and supervises the work of program personnel; trains and instructs employees in the correct methods and procedures.
• Interviews clients requesting assistance to determine client's eligibility for assistance based on program guidelines, etc. Develops intake and case plans for clients, prepares and files client records.
• Researches and writes grant applications and other grant documentation, prepares grant documents, contracts and federal funding sources.
• Supervises and enters case management date into the HMIS system. Prepares and maintains statistical records on all services provided.

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a related field.
• Two years progressively responsible experience performing social services work with at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Valid Driver License.
• First aid and CPR certifications.
• Certification required to dispense medication.
• HMIS certification or ability to obtain license within 60 days of employment.
• Drug tests and Breathalyzer Training and Certification.

• Knowledge of practices and principles of social service program administration.
• Knowledge of social service resources and agencies in the community.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and evaluate the work of staff performing similar work.
• Ability to interview clients in order to evaluate and serve their needs.
• Knowledge of mental and physical abilities.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write and communicate the English language.
• Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.

• Work requires performance of duties in a social services environment where exposure to communicable and infectious diseases are possible.

Veterans/Disabled.