Overview

The Salvation Army’sFramingham Corpsis hiring aSocial Ministries Caseworkerand offers the following benefit package to part-time employees:

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 and consistently works 20+ hours/week)

Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including: Voluntary Term Life ADD benefits, AFLAC Insurance

Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Location : Framingham Corps

Pay Range : $18.75/hr

Hours : 25 hrs/week

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma, required

Associate degree in Social Services, preferred

Experience in the Social Services field

Working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Proven written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Must be able to lift 25 lbs

Good problem-solving skills

Knowledge of the local community and services provided

Valid driver’s license and use of official vehicle may be required. Ability to travel as needed

Bi-lingual, preferred

Interview clients seeking assistance for various human service needs and making referrals to other area agencies for further services. Maintain daily records of clients including but not limited to forms/files/correspondence/statistical information. Support Corps in the implementation of social ministries programs and collaborate with other social service agencies in the community.

Casework

Interview clients and assess the needs and resources of clients.

Provide emergency assistance, counseling, and advocacy to clients according to the needs assessed.

Make referrals to area agencies for further services.

Schedule appointments for clientele as needed.

Maintain accurate and confidential daily records of clients including but not limited to forms/files/correspondence/statistical information/ and other records as required.

Recognize spiritual needs of persons which may require referral to the Corps Officers (who are ordained ministers of The Salvation Army).

Program Support

Assist with the implementation and coordination of social ministries programs at Corps

Maintain inventory for feeding program and emergency food pantry, including supporting Corps officers in grant and in-kind donation development.

Network with and cultivate collaborative relationships with key personnel at other social service agencies and community-based organizations in the corps area.

Attend community meetings as requested by Corps Officers

General Responsibilities

Serve as office receptionist as needed

Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to:

Photocopying

Faxing

Mailing

Filing

Assist with the implementation and coordination of other Corps activities.

Keep inventory and processes requests for office supplies

Maintain routine reports

Respond to all donations with a thank you (monetary and in-kind)

Assist where needed in the operations of all seasonal social ministries’ programs (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Back to School, Summer Camp, etc.) as requested by Corps Officers and DHQ.

Be able to identify and understand potential local social service funding sources and provide required reports to Corps and DHQ for current social service funding sources.

Assist in the identification, recruitment, training, and utilization of volunteers for both local and seasonal social service activities

Participate in required social ministries, counseling, and other appropriate TSA trainings

Remain up to date with all Keep SAfe training

Perform other duties as requested.

Job LocationsUS-MA-Framingham

Job ID 2024-13061

Category Social Services

Type Regular Part-Time