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THE SALVATION ARMY - WAUKESHA Director of Social Services in WAUKESHA, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Whether it\'s helping cure hunger, providing emergency housing, or overcoming poverty, The Waukesha Salvation Army does it all! Waukesha County annually serves 16,000 free, hot meals in their 3/evenings per week community meal program. Not only that, we also annually giveaway 50,000 loaves of bread from our free bread room, provide 5,000 meals to school families for the weekends and distribute 7,000 sack lunches to hungry families in our summer feeding program! If you want to be a part of organization that helps those in need, apply now! The Director of Social Services will provide oversight and supervision for all social service programs and staff, including Emergency Shelter programs, Emergency Assistance programs, food pantry, meal program, etc. About the role: Oversee all social service programs to include, but not limited to, shelter management and intake, casework services, emergency client assistance, food pantry, food service program and employment program. Plans, coordinates, instructs, supervises, monitors and evaluates the work performance of the Social Services staff. Recruits, screens, interviews and recommends for hire persons for Social Service department positions. Makes recommendations to the Corps Officer for promotions and terminations. Maintain positive relationships with community agencies and representatives. Ensures compliance with Salvation Army Social Services policies and procedures in all programs, including confidentiality and ethics. Understands and follows The Salvation Army National standards for social service programs. Coordinate with the Corps Officer in writing and developing grants, and in developing and maintaining program budgets and other fiscal controls. Provide input regarding budgets and monitor expenditures. Research and maintain knowledge of all community agency programs and clientele referral resources available. Be available to speak on behalf of The Salvation Army at community groups and organizations. Oversee seasonal assistance programs. Education: MSW or advanced degree in related field of study. Certifications: Social Work certification from the State of Wisconsin is preferred. Valid Wisconsin Drivers\' License with clearance to drive from The Salvation Army\'s insurance carrier. Experience: Four - ten years\' experience in the field of Social Services or related role. Experience... For full info follow application link. 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. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/4BD4F94E689F40F3