Social Services Manager

Overview

The Salvation Army's Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center is hiring a Social Ministries Manager and offers excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.

• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)

• Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles

• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Eligibility for the Federal Government's Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

• Most importantly - a job with a good purpose!

Location: (onsite) 650 Dudley Street, Dorchester, MA

Hours: 40 hrs/week, Exempt

Pay Rate: up to $60,000 per year

The Social Ministries Manager is responsible for the development and administration of all social ministries programs, which provide a continuum of care for adults, children and families within the community. Will oversee and direct social service programs/ministries, including but not limited to: new program development, case management, staff/volunteer and program supervision, collaboration with other community social service providers, and the monitoring of program outcomes, procedures and budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work required

• Master's degree in social work (MSW), preferred

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in social work or the social services field

• Direct Care in a Human Service setting as well as supervisory/management experience

• Knowledge of Social Service field/Community Resources

• Ability to develop budgets, reports, and to maintain and monitor statistical data and fiscal records related to social services.

• Demonstrate knowledge and ability related to the principles and delivery of strengths-based case management.

• Results-oriented, with demonstrated ability to work well with people at all levels of the organization. Proven expertise in building and maintaining positive relationships with diverse individuals.

• Proficiency in Microsoft applications and data management systems.

• Valid driver's license and use of official vehicle may be required. Ability to travel as needed

• Able to work extended hours if needed and during the Holiday season or times of disaster.

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs

• Bi-lingual, preferred

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.

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 of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Responsibilities

The Social Ministry Manager is responsible for the development and administration of all social ministry's programs, which provide a continuum of care for adults, children and families within the community. Will oversee and direct social service programs/ministries, including but not limited to: new program development, case management, staff/volunteer and program supervision, collaboration with other community social service providers, and the monitoring of program outcomes, procedures and budget.

Qualifications

• Ability to develop budgets, reports, and to maintain and monitor statistical data and fiscal records related to social services.

• Demonstrate knowledge and ability related to the principles and delivery of strengths-based case management.

• Results-oriented, with demonstrated ability to work well with people at all levels of the organization. Proven expertise in building and maintaining positive relationships with diverse individuals.

• Proficiency in Microsoft applications and data management systems.

• Valid driver's license and use of official vehicle may be required. Ability to travel as needed

• Able to work extended hours if needed and during the Holiday season or times of disaster.

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs

• Bi-lingual, preferred