Social Services Coordinator

SEATTLE, WAPosted 19 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from The Salvation Army USA Western Territory

• Job overview

  The Social Services Coordinator at The Salvation Army USA Western Territory oversees the South King County Service Center, providing essential social services and managing community programs to support those in need.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The coordinator supervises daily center operations, manages financial and donation records, conducts client assessments, provides referrals, leads volunteer efforts, promotes community outreach, coordinates programs like Christmas Distribution and Summer Camp, and ensures emergency preparedness.

• Compensation and benefits

  The position offers $22.00 per hour with a generous benefits package including paid holidays, vacation, sick time, medical, vision, dental insurances, low-cost health premiums, employer-paid life insurance, voluntary disability plans, retirement pension plan, parental leave, and paid sick and vacation leave.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with three to five years of social service experience preferred, good communication skills, a valid driver's license, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in an office environment.

• Work environment and culture

  The Salvation Army promotes a compassionate, client-centered, non-judgmental approach within a respectful, inclusive environment free from discrimination, emphasizing teamwork and community service.

• Company information

  The Salvation Army is an international evangelical Christian movement focused on preaching the gospel and meeting human needs without discrimination, operating various social service programs.

• Team overview

  The coordinator works under a Service Extension Field Rep or Director and collaborates with a local committee to manage the South King County Service Center and its programs.

• Job location and travel

  The role is based in South King County with local travel required; work is primarily office-based with some community outreach and event attendance.

• Unique job features

  The job includes unique responsibilities such as managing diverse community assistance programs, coordinating volunteers, and facilitating emergency preparedness training, distinguishing it from typical social service roles.

Company overview

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is a branch of the global Salvation Army organization, which provides social services and humanitarian aid. They generate revenue through donations, thrift store sales, and grants, which fund their programs for disaster relief, homelessness, addiction recovery, and more. Founded in 1865 in London by William Booth, the organization has a long history of aiding those in need, and the Western Territory specifically covers 13 western states in the U.S., focusing on community outreach and support.

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