Emergency Assistance Case Worker @ Northland Corp

Job Description

Job Objective
:
Effectively
addressing immediate client needs, supporting stability, and
fostering
resource connections through collaboration with community partners,
ultimately contributi
ng
to long-term stability
.

Essential Functions:

Assess rental, utility, and support needs for individuals and families by
de
termining
their eligibility through scheduled appointments, interviews, contact with third
-party
sources, and evalu
ating and verifying all information.

Assist
clients in completing
applications
for rent, utilities,
food

pantry
,
assistance
, including seasonal programs, Christmas sign-ups, etc.

Provide financial
assistance
and connect clients to
additional
community resources as needed

Maintain
accurate
and up-to-date records of all financial
assistance
activities.

Ensure compliance with documentation standards and reporting requirements for funding purposes.

Manage and coordinate the food pantry, including inventory levels, distribution,
determining
shortages, and reporting monthly stats to Corps O
fficer, and Kansas City Areas Command staff, etc.

Inputting client service data into the MAAC link for
accurate

assistance
records and statistical reports.

Make community referrals and act as a liaison between clients and agencies to advocate for the best outcomes.

Establish and cultivate professional community agency relationships with other helping agencies in the community
.

Attends monthly meetings, professional development sessions, and other community meetings as assigned.

Submit monthly statistical reports of all financial
assistance
transactions to the Corps Officer and Kanas City Area Command staff for entering
in
TSA Stat System
.

Refer clients to the Corps Officer in times of
spiritual
need
.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education
:
High
School
diploma. A minimum of two years of college work in Human Services, with a bachelor's degree, is preferred. A combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to the knowledge base as achieved by the above standard is acceptable and at the Corp Officer discretion

Experience
: Two years
'
experience working with low income and minority populations

Certifications/Licenses
: Must complete The Salvation Army's Caseworker Certification

Skills/Abilities
:

Must have positive interpersonal relations skills

Ability to
operate
essential office equipment
including telephone, personal computer, copier,
fax
and scanning equipment

Must
possess
and demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing

Must have the ability to work independently and with other staff members

Must have the
capacity
to relate to people with dignity and res
pect in a non-judgmental manner

Supervisory
Responsibility:

None

Physical Requirements:
Include speaking,
hearing
and vision ability; manual dexterity; lifting,
pulling
and pushing materials up to 25 pounds; bending, squatting, and walking; sitting up to five hours per day; standing up to two hours per day
.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel
:
T
ravel to meetings and conferences as required by the Corps Officer
; o
ccasional
out of town travel to meetings and conferences; overnight stay may be
required

Driving:
Must
possess
a valid driver's license from the state in which you
reside
. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Working Conditions:
Work performed in a typical office environment
.

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.

The Salvation Army Mission
:
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.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back to work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Full Time Position - 40 Hours per Week

Benefits Eligible - Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance; Life Insurance; Supplemental Insurance; Retirement Plans; PTO

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma. A minimum of two years of college work in Human Services, with a bachelor's degree, is preferred. A combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to the knowledge base as achieved by the above standard is acceptable and at the Corp Officer discretion