Social Services Director

Location:          Central Viriginia Area Command – Richmond, VA

Position Type:    Regular, Full-Time

Pay Range:        $72,100 - $85,000

About this opportunity:

Have you been looking for a leadership position at a leading non-profit organization?

The Social Services Director would oversee the following programs: Chamberlayne Ave. Shelter, the Grace St. Shelter, Building Wealth and Health program, Emergency Social Services, Financial Assistance, and Annual Angel Tree Program. Directly Supervises Shelter Program Manager, Housing Manager, Food Service Manager, and Social Services Program Coordinator, and ensures work is in compliance with established policies and procedures; develops, implements, and enhances programs to effectively meet the needs of the community.  Secures funding for programs; writes grants proposals and ensures program operations are in compliance with contract agreements; serves as leader in the community by performing public speaking serving on program related boards. Serves as a liaison to local City officials and government entities educating and informing them of Salvation Army programs; creates new and strengthens existing relationships and forge new partnerships and funding opportunities.

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its 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. By working for The Salvation Army you would be working for one of the biggest non-profit organizations in the world and 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.

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision and Hearing Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance and more!

Key responsibilities:

• Designs and supervises the administration of all social service programs within the Salvation Army in the greater Richmond area to include all counties in Area Command service areas, Annual Angel Tree Program, Building Wealth and Health program, Housing program, emergency shelter and emergency services.  Develops, implements, and enforces program policies and procedures; evaluates program effectiveness and develops enhancements to improve overall operations and delivery of services. 
• Supervises, reviews, monitors, and audits program records and client files; ensures the accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality of the same as well as compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Supervises, plans, assigns, coordinates, and monitors the work of all managers and staff working for the Social Services Department.  Instructs and trains staff in the proper methods and procedures; monitors work in progress and upon completion to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; conducts performance evaluations and provides hiring/firing and salary recommendations.

What we are looking for in you:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work; AND
• Four years progressively responsible experience administering social service programs with at least two years in a supervisory capacity; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Public Administration, Non-Profit Management or a related field, AND
• Six years progressively responsible experience administering social service programs with at least two years in a supervisory capacity.
• LGSW, LICSW, LPC, CAC preferred.
• Valid State driver’s license.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to perform mathematical computations. Ability to perform public speaking. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time. Duties are usually performed seated.  Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. Social Services Director is an essential personnel position requiring attendance during inclement weather and/or emergency events as deemed by the Area Commander.

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Additional Information:

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

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Application Submittal Period:  01/10/2025 – 01/24/2025

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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