Social Services Coordinator

Position Summary

The Salvation Army Northern Division (Brainerd Lakes Corps Social Services Coordinator provides direct assistance to program participants. The Coordinator also recruits and provides a full range of case management services to Pathway of Hope (POH) participants. POH is responsible for providing targeted services to participants with a desire to break the cycle of crisis and enable a path out of intergenerational poverty.

Full time, $17.00 - $18.00/hour

208 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN 56401

Essential Functions (approximate time spent)

• Conduct long-term strength-based, person-centered, holistic case management to POH participants (40%).
• Provide participants with direct assistance (e.g., foodshelf, Heatshare, vouchers) (15%).
• Maintain up-to-date, accurate participant information in casefiles and through database entry (15%).
• Facilitate individual and group educational activities (10%).
• Assist with seasonal and special events (5%).
• Recruit qualifying participants for POH and promote social services and corps programs with participants and throughout the community (5%).
• Engage in internal activities to promote and further POH goals and objectives (5%).
• Assist with the grant lifecycle (e.g., application, monitoring, reporting) (5%).

Education and Experience

• Associate's degree in relevant field preferred. In lieu of degree, a combination of education and experience may be considered.
• If degree is in social work, must be licensed by state board.
• Previous social services experience required.
• Must pass background checks.
• Valid driver's license and meet MVR requirements preferred.

Competencies

• Flexible interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of honor in dealing with confidential information.
• Works with integrity, valuing honesty and diligence.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with PC, Microsoft Office, databases, and standard office equipment.