Service Extension Coordinator

THE SALVATION ARMY

North and Central Illinois Division

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE : Service Extension Coordinator

LOCATION / DEPT : Central Illinois Area Command

REPORTS TO : CIAC Service Extension Director

PEOPLE MANAGER : No

FLSA CATEGORY : Full Time, Non-Exempt

PAY GRADE : 205

PAY RATE : $19.97 - $23.96

WHO WE ARE

At The Salvation Army, we are dedicated to "Doing the Most Good". We are made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners working together to holistically meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our most vulnerable neighbors. We do this through programs designed to combat homelessness and hunger, provide safe spaces for youth after school and on the weekends, achieve and maintain sobriety, and give hope to the hopeless. The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division provides these services to people in need.

JOB SUMMARY

This role is responsible for working with current service extension units to help strengthen their teams along with building new units in areas that currently do not have any, additionally this role includes entering stats, completing United Way applications, and some case management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Administration and Planning
• Participate with the Service Extension Director in planning for the development of the program and recommend plans and changes in the program.
• Assess community needs, interpret the function of service extension to the communities served through presentations, participation in community planning meetings and developing relationships with personnel in public, private or civic groups.
• Ensure ongoing training for Service Extension Unit Volunteers and schedule meetings with Service Extension Volunteers.
• Ensure relevance and consistency of social services by collaborating with other Salvation Army units and personnel to successfully maintain and achieve policies and procedures, goals and objectives, and outcome-based measures related to social services.

2. Policy and Procedure

3. Supervision / Management

4. Other Duties

Administrative Expectations

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Education :

An associate's degree in social work, sociology, criminal justice, psychology or human service preferred, or significant related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience :

A minimum of three years knowledge and work experience related to Social Services and supporting others is preferred. Familiarity with local community resources.

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