Social Services Coordinator

OVERVIEW:

The main purpose of this role is to organize, lead, and support all social service efforts of the Kroc Community Center. The role will guide, direct, and refer helpful services and programs to our facility guest base and the Tenderloin community. This position will also develop a working relationship and knowledge of the greater Salvation Army social services network in the city, in order to understand the needs of the city while being able to execute local-level initiatives and Kroc Center goals in the Tenderloin District.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and execute levels of social service support needed within Kroc Center Departments
• Screen clients for various Salvation Army programs and complete applications needed
• Oversee the food pantry program and support all Corps services and programs that address food insecurity
• Maintain volunteer intake systems and oversee volunteers who contribute to our services and opportunities
• Record and maintain statistical information that pertains to services given and received
• Develop and maintain knowledge of Salvation Army and city-wide social services and programs
• Provides casework that directs clients to support services network with community partners
• Drive and be the main point of contact for food donation intake, pick-ups, and documentation
• Will oversee the management and coordination of seasonal activities
• Other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• CA Driver's license (Required)
• Bachelor's degree in social services (preferred)
• Experience working in social services (preferred)
• Experience in Non-Profit, Faith Based programming & services
• Experience with Microsoft programs

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)
• Team player
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
• Self-motivated
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to lead
• Understands and can operate the use of social media platforms

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

ADA Statement:

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army's religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes.

At-Will:

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an "at-will" nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this "at will" employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.