Job Information
The Salvation Army Family Care Specialist - Full Time - Yuba City in Marysville, California
Description
The Salvation Army Mission Statement:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
BASIC PURPOSE
The purpose of this position is to provide support and case management to participants with children at the Depot Family Crisis Center.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct case management for families with children
Conduct service coordination for families with children
Coordinate case services with county social workers
Prepare and plan children’s activities for a school break (Winter, Spring, Summer, etc.)
Transport students to and from school, if needed
Refer at-risk children to partner agencies for intervention
Serve as a liaison to local school and school districts
Coordinate educational support for school-aged children
Coordinate volunteer mentors/tutors for educational supports
Monitor and observe participants for safety and program policy compliance
Maintain and organize facility logs (write-ups, overnights, etc.)
Maintain accurate participant records in various information management systems, and generate reports as requested
Coordinate on-site recreational activities and maintain good relationships with families
Coordinate facility office, including maintaining filing system, answering phones
Serve and participate on the program case conference team
Adhere to confidentiality standards
Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
Ability to speak and write the English language at a high and professional level
High degree of confidentiality
Computer literate in Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Excellent and professional telephone etiquette and presence
High degree of organizational skills
Approach problem solving creatively
Strong ability to utilize a high level of time management and handle multiple tasks
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
High school diploma
Minimum one (1) one year of experience in social services, case management, child services, or related field
Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License, and the ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle
Must be 21 years or older
Authorize The Salvation Army to add its name to the CA DMV Pull Notice Program
Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis
Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects
Ability to reach overhead
Ability to operate the telephone
Ability to lift to 25-40 lbs.
Ability to operate a computer
Ability to process written, visual, and verbal information
Ability to operate basic office equipment and tools PC, Fax Machine, Telephone, Calculator, Copier, Printer.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the position's essential duties with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the position's physical requirements. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in an undue hardship.
Qualifications
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- Driver's License
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)