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The Salvation Army Pathway of Hope Caseworker in Dorchester, Massachusetts
Overview
Pathway of Hope Caseworker
Overview
The Salvation Army’s Divisional Headquarters’ Social Ministries Department is hiring a Pathway of Hope Caseworker 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 : Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center, 650 Dudley Street, Dorchester
Pay Range : $23 - $28 per hour depending upon experience and qualifications
Hours : 35 per week, Hybrid
This position services the Boston Metropolitan Service Area.
The POH Initiative entails case management over a period of 6-18 months of households with children who have a desire to change their trajectory of being in poverty. The focus of case management is to enable the families to resolve barriers to and work towards self-sufficiency which mainly includes their education and employment needs.
Case Management
Provide services to the client family via the case management steps
Maintain a case record accurately and timely in Service Point database system
Track statistics and contingency fund uses
Collaborate with the Divisional POH regional Coordinator and fellow POH case managers
Clerical
Answer phone calls in a courteous manner and properly route all phone calls and taking messages when appropriate
Verify appointments of visitors and admit only authorized persons, intentionally monitoring foot traffic and guide individuals to proper locations within the building.
Maintain files of general Corps business and keep reception are in good order, printing, typing, copying, filing, stamping, and oversight of office supply inventory and processing orders as requested.
Sort and route all incoming mail and process all outgoing mail. Including acting as signatory for deliveries and make sure receiving individual is notified.
Refer persons with spiritual needs to The Salvation Army officer
QUALIFICATIONS
Familiar with principles of case management
Strong organizational & time management skills
Strong interpersonal skills & discretion in working with a diverse population.
Experience with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel
Experience with Camp Minder (training provided by TSA)
Requires a high level of initiative and the ability to work independently.
Practice high level of confidentiality, discretion, and judgment
Knowledge of community helpful
Bilingual in Spanish preferred. Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
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.
Job LocationsUS-MA-Dorchester
Job ID 2024-13345
Category Administrative
Type Regular Full-Time