Emergency Assistance Provider

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory seeks a compassionate professional to manage Emergency Assistance Services at the Portsmouth Worship and Service Center. You will assess needs, provide food and financial assistance, and connect clients to vital services to stabilize crises.

Responsibilities include registering participants for seasonal programs, coordinating stabilization courses, and working closely with the Corps Officer to advance The Salvation Army’s mission and ministry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field or at least 2 years experience in a service setting.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and able to drive a 12-passenger van.
• Must have Servsafe manager qualification (can be obtained after hire)

Responsibilities

• Provide Emergency Assistance Services at the Portsmouth Worship and Service Center location.
• Assess basic needs of low-income individuals and families and provide food, financial assistance, and vouchers for in-kind items.
• Link participants to services to stabilize their crisis.
• Register participants for seasonal programs and stabilization courses; collaborate with Corps Officer to fulfill The Salvation Army’s mission.

Skills

Valid driver\'s license

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Servsafe manager qualification

Job description

DEPARTMENT :

Portsmouth Family Services

REPORTS TO:

Commanding Officer

SUPERVISES:

Feeding Program Staff

STATUS:

Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE:

Full-Time

FUNCTION:

This position is responsible for Emergency Assistance Services at the Portsmouth Worship and Service Center location. Services performed by this position include assessing the basic needs of low-income individuals and families, providing assistance in the form of food, financial assistance, vouchers for in-kind items such as clothing and furniture, and linking participants to services that will help stabilize their crisis. This position will conduct and/or assist with registration for seasonal programs and all stabilization courses offered by the Emergency Assistance program. This position will work in harmony with the Corps Officer to carry out The Salvation Army’s mission and ministry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field or at least 2 years experience in a service setting.
• Willingness to uphold and support The Salvation Army’s mission and ministry.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and able to drive a 12-passenger van.
• Must have Servsafe manager qualification (can be obtained after hire)

The Salvation Army’s 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.