Homeless Services Coordinator

Location : The Salvation Army - Owens Campus

Status : FT / Non-Exempt

MISSION STATEMENT

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or a related field.
• A combination of 4-years' experience in Social Services, Welfare Administration or non-profit Administration including staff management, or other related fields, may be substituted for the degree.
• Multi-tasking, self-starter, with demonstrated initiative and drive requiring little or no supervision
• Minimum 3 years of security experience and supervision of subordinate staff members.
• Excellent knowledge of and ability to use current Microsoft software computer programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HMIS, Adobe Acrobat, Publisher, e-mail, and the internet.
• Excellent detail, organization and file management skills.
• Ability to lead a team of employees and work in a team setting with other professionals.
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
• Knowledge of implementing work place safety training programs for staff and clients
• Must have excellent interpersonal, telephone, and communication skills, both oral and written
• Prior training and experience in crowd management and / or conflict mediation resolution.
• Must be articulate, even-tempered and have keen observation skills.
• Must be physically fit to walk a 5-acre campus on a 12% grade.
• An understanding, respect, and acceptance of the philosophy and mission of The Salvation Army
• Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with other community and granting agencies.
• Must possess a valid Nevada Driver's license and pass a motor vehicle record check.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Services :

Leadership / Supervisory :

Security :

Emergency Shelter / Lodge :

Financial :

This position has access to confidential and private information. It is essential that confidentiality and privacy be observed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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 as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to focus. The employee must have the ability to operate a telephone, desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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