Social Services & Community Outreach Coordinator

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 52,607,788 - 61,992,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a Social Services Coordinator to support the Director of Social Services, manage social media for marketing, and coordinate resources for clients in the Lafayette, IN area.

This role requires a Bachelor's in Social Work (or applicable experience), valid driver’s license, and training in Safe From Harm and SIMS data management. Local travel and event involvement are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work preferred; applicable experience will be considered.
• Background checks required; results will be reviewed.
• Two years' experience in social services and/or case management.
• Must have a valid driver’s license; Safe From Harm training within 90 days; Caseworker Certification within 120 days; SIMS data training within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Social Services, Community Services Coordinator, and Pathway of Hope Coordinator in serving clients.
• Coordinate and update social media platforms to raise visibility of The Salvation Army's Social Services.
• Plan and execute Salvation Army events, including distributions, winter warm-up, Angel Tree and community events.
• Design promotional materials for events and liaise with media outlets to publicize activities.
• Provide case management for emergency services, Pathway of Hope, bus passes, work boots, and other programs.
• Refer applicants to appropriate programs and connect with needed resources.
• Assist in youth and family programming and food pantry operations.
• Complete client intake assessments and orders for Food Pantry; assist in SIMS and other databases.

Skills

English fluency

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Job description

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a Social Services Coordinator to support the Director of Social Services, manage social media for marketing, and coordinate resources for clients in the Lafayette, IN area.

This role requires a Bachelor's in Social Work (or applicable experience), valid driver’s license, and training in Safe From Harm and SIMS data management. Local travel and event involvement are required.