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THE SALVATION ARMY Community Engagement Specialist in EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Salvation Army Bread of Life Center, we believe in meeting the basic needs of individuals and families, young and old. These basic needs include food, clothing, and household needs. While meeting the physical needs, The Salvation Army staff also offer hope and guidance to those coming in for services. Individuals or families meet with a staff person in a quiet, confidential setting and determine what type and how much assistance can be provided. To be a part of making a difference in your community, apply now! The Community Engagement Specialist for Chippewa Valley Bread of Life Center will provide basic support and guidance to clients seeking assistance with emergency needs, utilizing case management skills to guide them to greater sufficiency. Responsible for interviewing, evaluating, and administering appropriate aid to clients including connecting with referrals to other Salvation Army and/or community services. About the role: Schedule, interview, and evaluate the needs of individuals and families to provide assessment and screening services for potential applicants for appropriate services, information and/or referrals. Identify and assist clients appropriate for and desiring long term case management through Pathway of Hope. Determine eligibility and provide service requested by the clients within a timely manner and based on available funding. Review with the clients their household income and expenses, and discuss developing a plan to manage monthly expenses. Listen and assess for other needs such as emotional and/or spiritual support and connect with Salvation Army and other community resources. Provide informational materials as needed. Oversees and coordinates the organization and daily operation of the Food Pantry program. Dispenses food orders during weekly distribution hours and in emergency situations. Develop and use working knowledge of community services and housing resources etc. to provide appropriate case management/referrals; provide referrals to other community resources as appropriate to access additional resources for clients to assist clients with their case plans and goal attainment Participate in community agency meetings and cultivate professional relationships with those agencies/groups as assigned. Facilitate information exchange with other collaborating agencies. Document all client... 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/4E5BC1388BEE4ED8

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