Job description

Location: Las Vegas Citadel/Owens Campus

Status: Fulltime

MISSION STATEMENT

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 in Las Vegas Nevada is looking to fill multiple positions for Case Manager, Housing Specialist or Resource Specialist. The successful candidates for these positions will have excellent interpersonal, telephone and communication skills, be self motivated and experience working with clients in crisis. This position is benefit eligible and comes with vacation, sick, health, vision, life insurance, and more.

The Case Manager/Housing Specialist/Resource Specialist will provide case management services and assistance for the program in which they serve. These employees will conduct assessment of potential program participants, develop and maintain files related to programs, properties and general matters. These positions will manage and track financial assistance funds, collaborate with other departments and agencies to provide services or referrals to clients.

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services related discipline. Minimum four years of direct case management or experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
• Experience working with clients in crisis and the strong ability to effectively utilize stabilization techniques that include trauma-informed care.
• Strong knowledge of the cycles that affect at-risk individuals/families and those experiencing homelessness.
• Knowledge of community resources, particularly housing for low income individuals, available in the Clark County service area.
• Excellent knowledge of and ability to use current Microsoft software computer programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher, as well as e-mail, Adobe Acrobat and the internet
• Excellent interpersonal, telephone and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent detail, organization and file management skills
• Demonstrated dependability, maturity, and initiative; must be able to maintain program/guest/agency confidentiality and treat each individual with dignity and respect. Ability to work alone and as a part of a team.
• Ability to maintain a self-motivated and self-directed schedule, address multiple projects in a timely manner and take projects from beginning through completion
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances
• Knowledge of the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
• Bilingual is preferred.
• Must possess a valid Nevada driver’s license and pass a motor vehicle record check.
• Reliable transportation.
• Must be able to successfully complete a criminal background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to focus. The employee must have the ability to operate a telephone, desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: One location

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