Kent County Director of Social Services

Job Description

Position Summary: This position leads the management and development of social services provided through the Grand Valley Area Command in Kent County, Michigan and supports service integration. The Director will lead and support social service staff and will facilitate positive and productive internal and external relationships. This work includes services in case management, energy assistance, food security, housing and homeless services, and spiritual care.

This position is responsible for the fiscal oversight of Kent County Social Services (KCSS) programs including contract management, negotiations, and budget preparation.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintain open and effective communication with all Kent County program units and with Grand Valley Area Command (GVAC).
• Support service integration and cross referral between The Salvation Army programs as needed and
• Participate in workgroups and committees within the community to engage the various service
• Be familiar with community resources and collaborate with collateral
• Serve as staff liaison to divisional headquarters, Kent County corps, and advisory
• Oversee all agency proposals and contracts; actively pursue new funding
• Ensure that data resources are kept current and
• Represent agency on community boards and task
• In collaboration with the Kent County Development Office, develop and implement a marketing
• Oversee the Program and Services Committee for Kent County.
• Performs other duties as

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited university.
• Fully licensed professional required LMSW.
• Five years of full-time administrative and supervisory experience including budget development, fiscal management, and experience in a human service setting required
• Experience with low-income populations preferred

Additional Information

The Salvation Army offers the following benefits:

• Health Care Benefits which include:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Hearing
• Flexible spending accounts
• AFLAC
• Voluntary life insurance benefits
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Pet Insurance
• Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
• Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
• The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off which includes:
• Sick days begin accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use sick days after (90) days of employment.
• Up to (4) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
• Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment.
• The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
• You will receive up to 2 personal days and 2 floating holidays per year based on date of hire.
• Birthday off with pay.
• Paid holidays are effective immediately.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

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.