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The Salvation Army Caseworker/ Program Facilitator in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
Overview
Position: Caseworker/Program Facilitator
Department: Service Extension Department
Location: The Salvation Army, 246 East Broad Street, Tamaqua PA 18252
Availability of Position: ImmediateSchedule: Full Time 40 Hours (Monday - Friday 8:00AM to 4:00PM)Reporting Relationship: Regional Manager
Salary Grade: $14.50 per hour 72 Non-Exempt
Position Overview: The Caseworker/Program Facilitator supports the success of The Salvation Army Tamaqua Service Center by managing seasonal and ongoing programs and building strong relationships with volunteers and community agencies in Tamaqua, Schuylkill County Service Extension ZIP codes, and Lansford (Carbon County), PA
The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:
Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time.
Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!
Responsibilities
Description of Position: The Caseworker/Program Facilitator oversees social service programs at The Salvation Army Tamaqua Service Center, including emergency assistance, food pantry coordination, and seasonal initiatives, while also handling client intake, referrals, and emergency assistance approvals in Schuylkill County and the Lansford area of Carbon County. This role includes organizing seasonal programs such as camp, Back-to-School, Easter, and Christmas Angel Trees with local churches, businesses, and schools; supporting food pantries; and maintaining Turbo Stats reports. The Caseworker manages PR for the center through social media and email, recruits and sustains the Service Center Advisory Board, coordinates meetings, and designs forms subject to Regional Manager approval. Record-keeping, office supply management, equipment maintenance, and Red Kettle Coordinator support are required, along with volunteer recruitment, training, and paperwork processing. Community relations and outreach are key, as the Caseworker builds connections with agencies and businesses and seeks volunteers, donors, sponsors, and partners for annual fundraising and the Christmas kettle season. Additional responsibilities include attending training, responding promptly to communications, collaborating with Schuylkill and Carbon County Service Units and Pottsville Corps, participating in agency meetings as needed, and performing related duties as assigned.
The above job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.
Qualifications
Requirements:
High Sc h ool Ed u cation with 5 years related experience and / o r extensive work history in diversified
Working knowledge of computer programs including Windows , Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word , Power Point.
Typ in g speed of at least 40
Excel l ent telephone and all other commu ni cation s kill s .
Ability to work effect i ve l y w ith persons seeking ass i stance .
Self-motivated and se lf-dir ec To be able to prioritize work and have a quick response to those in field.
A va lid PA Driver ' s License wit h a satisfactory driving
As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting chi ld abuse m eeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of2014 within 30 days of e mpl oyment with recurrent training required every five years
Meet the C hild Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153, including the PA C hild Ab u se History C learan ce , PA State Police C rimin al Record C heck , and FBI Criminal Re co rd C h eck .
Must possess an understanding of and s upport the mis s ion of Th e Salvation
Contact: If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Current Salvation Army Employees can apply online at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com .
Prospective employees can apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org .
Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 11/26/24.
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.
Requisition No. 2290
Job LocationsUS-PA-Tamaqua
Job ID 2024-13490
Category Social Services
Compensation Min USD $14.50/Hr.
Compensation Max USD $14.50/Hr.
Type Regular Full-Time