Program Coordinator (Family Haven)

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Program Coordinator position for the Family Haven Shelter under Coastal Alabama Area Command, located in Mobile, Alabama.

About this opportunity:

Supervises, coordinates, monitors, plans and participates in the administration of the Family Haven shelter. Supervises and participates in case work performed by program staff ensuring compliance with program policies and procedures. Prepares reports; develops and writes grant applications and documentation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of social services program administration.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of social service case management and preparation of grant documentation
• Knowledge of social service resources and agencies in the community
• Ability to motivate, lead, evaluate work of staff.
• Ability to develop, implement, and enforce program policies and procedures
• Ability to determine client eligibility for program assistance based on guidelines

What we are looking for in you:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university in Social Work or related field and two (2) years progressively responsible experience performing social services work with at least one year in supervisory capacity
• Or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Valid Driver’s License
• First Aid and CPR certifications

 Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Work requires performance of duties in social services environments where exposure to communicable and infectious diseases are possible. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs) 5-10% of work time

Employee Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Aflac Supplemental - Critical Illness; Accident; Hospital; Vision; Dental
• Paid Time Off program

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in his name without discrimination. We strive to do the “Most Good” for our employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good, with these five values at the heart of everything we do.

We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

To learn more about the Alabama Louisiana Mississippi Divisional Headquarters, please visit:https://SACoastAL.org

Additional Information:All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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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.

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