Job Opening: Director of Social Services
- Company
- THE SALVATION ARMY - WAUKESHA
- Location
- WAUKESHA, WI
- Posted on
- May 1, 2024
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Whether it\'s helping cure hunger, providing emergency
housing, or overcoming poverty, The Waukesha Salvation Army does it all!
Waukesha County annually serves 16,000 free, hot meals in their
3/evenings per week community meal program. Not only that, we also
annually giveaway 50,000 loaves of bread from our free bread room,
provide 5,000 meals to school families for the weekends and distribute
7,000 sack lunches to hungry families in our summer feeding program! If
you want to be a part of organization that helps those in need, apply
now! The Director of Social Services will provide oversight and
supervision for all social service programs and staff, including
Emergency Shelter programs, Emergency Assistance programs, food pantry,
meal program, etc. About the role: Oversee all social service programs
to include, but not limited to, shelter management and intake, casework
services, emergency client assistance, food pantry, food service program
and employment program. Plans, coordinates, instructs, supervises,
monitors and evaluates the work performance of the Social Services
staff. Recruits, screens, interviews and recommends for hire persons for
Social Service department positions. Makes recommendations to the Corps
Officer for promotions and terminations. Maintain positive relationships
with community agencies and representatives. Ensures compliance with
Salvation Army Social Services policies and procedures in all programs,
including confidentiality and ethics. Understands and follows The
Salvation Army National standards for social service programs.
Coordinate with the Corps Officer in writing and developing grants, and
in developing and maintaining program budgets and other fiscal controls.
Provide input regarding budgets and monitor expenditures. Research and
maintain knowledge of all community agency programs and clientele
referral resources available. Be available to speak on behalf of The
Salvation Army at community groups and organizations. Oversee seasonal
assistance programs. Education: MSW or advanced degree in related field
of study. Certifications: Social Work certification from the State of
Wisconsin is preferred. Valid Wisconsin Drivers\' License with clearance
to drive from The Salvation Army\'s insurance carrier. Experience:
Four - ten years\' experience in the field of Social Services or related
role. Experience... For full info follow application link. 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 disabilities to ensure
they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of
employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is
the Law. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
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