Job Description

The Salvation Army 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.

Salary Range Starting At: $41,000.00

The Pathway of Hope Case Manager is responsible for the provision of strengths-based case management and coordination of overall services offered to families and individuals through Pathway in Central Indiana. The Case Manager will work collaboratively with locations in Central Indiana to assure that identified family needs are addressed within the framework of a client-centered holistic approach and ensuring the mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.

What You Will Do:

• Deliver the full range of The Salvation Army Pathway of Hope individualized services to include:
• Conduct pre-screening and intake of participants
• Provide linkage to Pastoral Care Representative for pastoral care, counseling, and support.
• Conduct goal-setting steps with participants formulating change-oriented action plans.
• Conduct follow-up case management meetings with participants.
• Refer participants to internal and/or external services designed to address identified goals.
• Monitor and track participants’ progress in goal attainment on the action plans.
• Develop plans to address transition needs and ongoing documentation of progress.
• Enter all required family demographic and outcome data in the SIMS electronic data management system in a timely and accurate manner.

Case Management Requirements:

• Participant Engagement: Develop and promote Pathway of Hope services to individuals receiving services at the local site and community organizations. Approach participants with an open and professional stance, recognizing their strengths and treating them as collaborative partners in the helping process. Demonstrate the ability to establish rapport and positive engagement with participants in the initial phases of the working relationship and throughout services. Schedule weekly meetings with participants, gradually reducing face-to-face contact with them as appropriate in their transition from services.
• Assessment & Action Planning: In an interview format, complete all intake and required assessments including basic demographic information, URICA, Working Together Agreement, Herth Hope, Sufficiency Matrix, and Strengths Assessment. Also, works with the POH team to assure that the Spiritual
  Assessment is completed, and Pastoral Care is provided. Based on participants identified goals, develops specific and measurable Action Plans. Enter all corresponding documentation in a timely fashion within the required SIMS and data entry format.
• Linkage & Referral: In response to the Action Plan, coordinate referrals and participant linkage to internal and/or external resources that will facilitate the successful achievement of identified goals.
• Teamwork: Meet with the local team weekly to coordinate overall participant services including community linkages, and address programmatic requirements including intake processes, intervention strategies, and collection of data needed to meet program reporting requirements.
• Transition and Follow-up: Address completion requirements early in the engagement process to fully educate participants on all services available and facilitate successful transition and closure. Inform participants of the plan to monitor their progress after successful completion through engagement in exit and follow-up assessments and surveys.
• Other tasks as assigned by leadership.

Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related human services field required.

Background Checks Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.

Experience: Minimum of one to two years’ experience in social services and/or case management required.

Certifications: Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard; must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 60 days of employment. Case worker Certification Program within 30 days of hire; SIMS (Service Point) data training within 30 days of hire; Turbostats (statistical data) training within 60 days of hire.

Skills/Abilities:

• Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems.
• Basic level knowledge of Spanish is helpful
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Provide guidance and promote the spiritual dimension of Salvation Army social services programs, emphasizing the importance of Christian influence and evangelism in all Salvation Army ministries, including delivery of social services in contemporary settings.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Requirements Include:

• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
• Lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds
• May require bending, squatting, walking.
• May require standing for extended

Travel: This position will travel extensively throughout Central Indiana (Marion, Hamilton, Hendricks, Hancock, Johnson, Morgan, and Boone counties).

Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office and community center environment. This position will work out of multiple office spaces to meet with clients. May require weekends.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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.

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

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Why Work with Us?

If you’re ready for a career doing meaningful work with a discernable impact, keep reading. The Salvation Army’s brand promise is to Do the Most Good® - and it’s our employees that help us get there. At every level and in every discipline, you can have a real impact on your community through the work done inside our walls every day. If you work for us, you will be the hands and feet that enable us to help others

We are as impassioned about our employees as we are about our mission to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and help anyone in need in His name without discrimination. Our work culture reflects this quality, which makes our offices seriously great places to work. Just walk inside our doors and you’ll quickly see that our employees are proud to support programs that make a difference.

In addition to traditional Health, Wellness, RX and PTO benefits, see what our employees told us they most liked about working for the Indiana Division of TSA by responding to our most recent 2023 survey…

• 91% are proud of their work to help meet the needs of people in their communities
• 75% find their “Work Stress” manageable
• 80% find their managers supportive during those times of stress
• 89% appreciate the flexible work options they have in their position
• 98% appreciate how they are allowed to use 4 sicks days as “Discretionary”
• 99% appreciate the 11 paid holidays they receive each year

See what our employees said when asked to rank the best reasons for working at the Indiana Division Salvation Army…

1. Helping People
2. Faith Centered Organization
3. Work Environment/ Co-Workers
4. Benefits