Position Title: Administrative Assistant
Unit: Greater Hartford Area Services
The Right Place, Sigourney Street, Hartford, CT
Status: Non-Exempt, Full Time (35 hours per week)
Supervisor: Director of Childcare Programs

Primary Responsibilities:

The Administrative Assistant shall effectively manage an office system, and ensure reports are delivered in an efficient and timely manner to meet agency requirements in accordance with contractual agreements. Effectively track program revenue, processes payroll, submit invoices, and prepare deposits in a timely manner. The Administrative Assistant shall maintain a database of information pertaining to children’s enrollment in programs, grants, proposals, CACFP master lists, and vendor information.

Requirements:

Position requires Associate's Degree, Bachelor’s Degree preferred, with three-plus years of applicable experience and training related to business education, technology, early childhood education or school age care. Must meet all educational/experience requirements. Must be twenty (20) years of age or older; have a valid driver’s license, and access to own vehicle. Must be able to lift 40 lbs., negotiate stairs, meet health requirements per licensing, able to present a medical statement signed by a physician, advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant completed within 12 months, as well as clearance on criminal conviction background check required.

Resumes may be forwarded to:

Nancy Winslow, Director of Childcare Programs
c/o The Salvation Army
121-123 Sigourney Street
Hartford, CT 06105

Or e-mailed to: Nancy.Winslow@use.salvationarmy.org

Posted on 02/09/13

Position Title: Disaster Case Manager (3 Positions Available)
Unit: Divisional Headquarters
Point of Service: Offices will be located in Bridgeport and Stamford
Status: Non-Exempt, Full Time (40 hours per week)
Temporary Positions (Duration 12-18 Months)
Supervisor: Disaster Case Manager/Long Term Recovery Supervisor
DCM/Long Term Recovery Supervisor)

General Statement of Supervision/Representation:

The Disaster Case Manager serves as a primary point of contact, assisting the Client in coordinating necessary services and resources to address the client’s complex disaster recovery needs in order to re-establish normalcy. The Disaster Case Manager relies on the Client to play an active or lead role in his or her own recovery. The Disaster Case Manager reports to the DCM/Long Term Recovery Supervisor.

Scope:

On behalf of The Salvation Army, serve as a case manager working with individuals and families who are recovering from Hurricane Sandy for the Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex and New London Counties.

Qualifications/Skills/Knowledge:

• A Bachelor’s degree preferred; however, three years of experience working in Social Services with knowledge of local resources will qualify;
• Experience working in disaster recovery is preferred and computer proficiency is required. Bi-Lingual in Spanish a plus as well as demonstrated sensitivity to issues related to poverty and the barriers faced by people with low incomes;
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, with excellent interpersonal skills including empathetic listening;
• Flexible work schedule may include some nights and/or weekend work;
• Must have a valid motor vehicle driver’s license;
• Able to maintain ethical conduct in accordance with organizational policy and conduct business in a manner consistent with the mission, values and policies of the organization;
• Able to work without close supervision on assigned duties, and be willing to seek and accept supervision as needed;
• Unquestioned confidentiality in all areas, particularly with sensitive financial and personal information.

Resumes may be forwarded to:

Brenda Downing, Director of Social Services
c/o The Salvation Army
855 Asylum Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105

Or e-mailed to: Brenda.Downing@use.salvationarmy.org

Posted on 02/08/13

Position Title: Administrative Assistant/After School Teacher
Unit: Greater Hartford Area Services
Hartford North End Corps
Status: Non-Exempt, Part Time (20 hours per week)
Supervisor: Corps Officers

Primary Responsibilities:

The Administrative Assistant/After School Teacher shall ensure that the Corps security policies and procedures are followed, and shall restrict access to the building to approved persons only.

Other duties shall include, but not be limited to: the performance of general office duties, answering phones, transferring calls and taking messages, typing letters, monitoring the front door to allow access to facility members and to keep non-members from entering the facility, inform individuals on procedures for becoming a member, registering new facility members, check member identifications and maintain a log of building occupants and inform responsible staff and Officers when non-members enter the building without permission.

The Administrative Assistant/After School Teacher shall pick up after school participants, assist children with homework, maintain attendance logs, and accept and record after school fees, prepare snacks for after school programs, and assist with the summer day camp program.

A valid motor vehicle driver’s license is required.

Resumes may be forwarded to:

Captain Brian Thomas
c/o The Salvation Army
Hartford North End
100 Nelson Street
Hartford, CT 06120

Or e-mailed to: Brian.Thomas@use.salvationarmy.org

Posted on 02/06/13

Position Title: Administrative Assistant (a.m. shift)
Unit: Greater Hartford Area Services
Hartford North End Corps
Status: Non-Exempt, Part Time (20 hours per week)
Supervisor: Corps Officers

Primary Responsibilities:

The Administrative Assistant shall ensure that the Corps' security policies and procedures are followed, and shall restrict access to the building to approved persons only.

Other duties shall include, but not be limited to: the performance of general office duties, answering phones, transferring calls and taking messages, typing letters, monitoring the front door to allow access to facility members and to keep non-members from entering the facility, inform individuals on procedures for becoming a member, registering new facility members, check member identifications and maintain a log of building occupants and inform responsible staff and Officers when non-members enter the building without permission.

The Administrative Assistant shall assist with the Foodshare Program, enroll clients into the Program, and maintain a clean office area and orderly filing system as required.

Resumes may be forwarded to:

Captain Brian Thomas
c/o The Salvation Army
Hartford North End
100 Nelson Street
Hartford, CT 06120

Or e-mailed to: Brian.Thomas@use.salvationarmy.org

Posted on 02/06/13

Position Title: Administrative Assistant - Donor Relations
Unit: Southern New England Divisional Headquarters, Hartford, CT
Community Relations & Development Department
Status: Non-Exempt, Part Time (25 hours per week- 5 hours per day)
Supervisor: Donor Relations Director

Primary Responsibilities:

The Administrative Assistant for the Donor Relations Director will play an integral role in assisting the Donor Relations Director in managing major donor caseloads, research, monthly reports, communication and general office procedures. This position requires the utmost confidentiality, professionalism, accuracy, computer skills, and the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.

The ideal candidate will possess a college degree or minimum high school diploma and relevant professional experience. Strong proficiency in related technologies and use of Microsoft Office programs and database systems is essential. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines is required.

Resumes may be forwarded to:

Dawn Fleming, Donor Relations Director
c/o The Salvation Army
855 Asylum Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105

Or e-mailed to: Dawn.Fleming@use.salvationarmy.org

Posted on 01/22/13

Position Title: Caseworker/Secretary
Unit: Meriden Corps
Status: Non-Exempt, Part Time (25 hours per week)
Supervisor: Corps Officers

Primary Responsibilities:

The Caseworker/Secretary shall provide a variety of services to individuals seeking assistance including, but not limited to: providing appropriate forms of direct service to clients, maintaining client files, establishing and maintaining a database of community resources, assisting clients in developing solutions and plans of action in addressing their situations, assisting in food distribution and organization of the food pantry, preparing monthly statistical reports, assisting with seasonal programs, having good office organizational skills and maintaining flexibility in the performance of other duties as may be required.

Resumes may be forwarded to:

Lt. Isael Gonzalez, Corps Officer
c/o The Salvation Army's Meriden Corps
23 St. Casimir Drive
Meriden, CT 06450

Or e-mailed to: Isael.Gonzalez@use.salvationarmy.org

Posted on 01/14/13

Position Title: Financial Literacy Caseworker
Unit: Meriden Corps
Status: Non-Exempt, Part Time (20 hours per week)
Supervisor: Corps Officers

Primary Responsibilities:

To implement a financial literacy and life skills program by providing a series of workshops, using the curriculum MoneySmart. In conjunction with the social worker, identify and refer participants to the Financial Literacy Program, create action plans to ensure personal growth, conduct and coordinate speakers for the weekly workshops in assisting individuals, and meet with participants to review and monitor progress in their short- and long-term goals. Maintain and establish client files and databases of community resources, prepare reports as required, have good office organizational skills, and assist with seasonal programs.

Position Requirements:

An Associate’s Degree in a related field with two-plus years of hands-on experience, and flexibility in the work schedule is required. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Resumes may be forwarded to:

Lt. Isael Gonzalez, Corps Officer
c/o The Salvation Army's Meriden Corps
23 St. Casimir Drive
Meriden, CT 06450

Or e-mailed to: Isael.Gonzalez@use.salvationarmy.org

Posted on 01/10/13

Position Title: Door Monitor
Unit: Greater Hartford Area Services
Hartford North End
Status: Part Time (20 hour per week)/4PM to 8PM, Monday through Friday
Supervisor: Corps Officers

Primary Responsibilities:

The Door Monitor shall monitor the front door to allow access to facility members and to keep non-members from entering the facility; inform individuals of procedures for becoming members and register new members; inform responsible staff and Officers when non-members enter the building without permission; check member IDs and maintain a log of building occupants; and restrict access to the office area to approved personnel.

Resumes may be forwarded to:

Captain Brian Thomas
c/o The Salvation Army
Hartford North End
100 Nelson Street
Hartford, CT 06120

Or e-mailed to: Brian.Thomas@use.salvationarmy.org

Posted on 01/07/13

Position Title: Head Teacher
Unit: Greater Hartford Area Services
Hartford North End School Readiness
Status: Non-Exempt, Full Time (35 hours per week)
Supervisor: Site Director

Primary Responsibilities:

This position requires that an individual be able to plan and implement a program of activities that contributes to the social, emotional, physical and cognitive needs of young children. This individual must be able to develop a positive relationship and communicate effectively with young children and their families. The employee must also provide assistance with maintaining NAEYC Accreditation standards and ensure compliance with licensing and ECERS inspections.

Requirements:

This position requires a minimum of a CDA plus 12 credits in Early Childhood Education with an educational plan in place to complete a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education or other related field from an accredited college or university within an established period of time. An Associate’s Degree in Education or related field may be accepted. This individual must also be eligible for or possess CPR and First Aid certification.

Resumes may be forwarded to:

Nancy Winslow, Director of Childcare Programs
c/o The Salvation Army
121-123 Sigourney Street
Hartford, CT 06105

Or e-mailed to: Nancy.Winslow@use.salvationarmy.org

Posted on 01/02/13

Position Title: Custodian
Unit: Danbury Corps
Status: Non-Exempt, Part Time (25 hours per week)
Supervisor: Corps Officers and School Readiness Director

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The custodian shall keep the Corps building clean, including the school readiness classrooms, and shall have driving responsibilities, as needed, to pick up items for the bread program, food pantry and during the holiday season.

Other related duties include, but are not limited to, the following: disposing of trash from the building, vacuuming, cleaning the bathrooms, refilling paper goods, cleaning the kitchen, gym area, school readiness room and food pantry, removing of debris around the outside of the building, raking, weeding, mowing grass and snow removal as needed; assisting in setting up rooms for meetings, maintaining the cleanliness of the van and having the ability to do miscellaneous minor maintenance and repairs around the building as needed.

Employee must possess a valid motor vehicle driver’s license, have the ability to drive a 12 passenger van, and be able to lift up to 60 pounds.

Resumes may be forwarded to:

Captain Todd Hughes, Corps Officer
c/o The Salvation Army
15 Foster Street
Danbury, CT 06810

Or e-mailed to: Todd.Hughes@use.salvationarmy.org

Posted on 12/20/12

Position Title: Assistant Camp Director (CONNRI Complex)
Unit: Southern New England Division
Status: Exempt, Full Time (40 hours per week minimum)
Supervisor: Divisional Youth & Candidates’ Secretary (DYCS)

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The Assistant Camp Director shall supervise and handle CONNRI Complex related issues including, but not limited to: actively recruit camp staff and forward information to the Youth Department for processing; assist in arranging and implementing staff orientation as needed; act as point person for Senior Camp requests as relates to housekeeping and maintenance requests; supervise all support staff working with the Senior Camp program; assist the Camp Facilities Manager with opening/closing of camp as needed; develop a marketing strategy to increase group use of the complex; host all outside and Salvation Army group events held at the complex and record and submit statistics for said events; set up and clean as needed before and after each event; serve as point person for non-Salvation Army groups seeking to use the complex; recruit and supervise all support staff at the complex; assist the Camp Facilities Manager with on-site plowing and shoveling as needed and assist in maintaining the CONNRI Complex Facebook page.

Requirements:

Individual must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as displayed by public witness and holy living; must subscribe to Salvation Army principles and mission with at least four years of supervisory experience in camping or other youth ministry; college degree in Youth Ministries, Christian Education or related field preferred; good organization and time management required; valid motor vehicle driver’s license and ability to participate in relatively strenuous physical activity and ability to lift up to 50 pounds required; ability to speak Spanish a plus.

Resumes may be forwarded to:

Captain David Childs, Youth & Candidates’ Secretary
c/o The Salvation Army
855 Asylum Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105

Or e-mailed to: David.Childs@use.salvationarmy.org

Posted on 12/19/12

Position Title: Head Teacher
Unit: Greater Hartford Area Services
The Right Place, Sigourney Street, Hartford, CT
Status: Non-Exempt, Full Time (40 hours per week)
Supervisor: Site Director

Primary Responsibilities:

The Head Teacher shall plan and implement a program of activities that contributes to the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs of young children. This individual must be able to develop a positive relationship and communicate effectively with young children and their families. The employee must also provide assistance with maintaining NAEYC Accreditation standards and ensure compliance with licensing and ECERS inspections.

Requirements:

This position requires a minimum of a CDA plus 12 credits in Early Childhood Education with an educational plan in place to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, or other related field from an accredited college or university within an established period of time. An Associate’s Degree in education or related field may be accepted. The individual must also be eligible for or possess CPR and First Aid certification.

Resumes may be forwarded to:

Nancy Winslow, Director of Childcare Programs
c/o The Salvation Army
121-123 Sigourney Street
Hartford, CT 06105

Or e-mailed to: Nancy.Winslow@use.salvationarmy.org

Posted on 11/01/12

Position Title: Administrative Assistant
Unit: Torrington Corps
Status: Non-Exempt, Part Time (25 hours per week)
Supervisor: Corps Commanding Officer

Primary Responsibilities:The Administrative Assistant shall provide diverse secretarial support to the Corps Commanding Officer, including, but not limited to, the preparation of correspondence, reports, maintenance of database(s), setting up and maintaining files and filing systems, mailings and related routine secretarial duties as assigned. The Administrative Assistant shall be computer literate, with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Resumes may be forwarded to:

Envoy Philip Hostetler
c/o The Salvation Army
Torrington Corps
234 Oak Avenue
Torrington, CT 06790

Or e-mail to: Philip.Hostetler@use.salvationarmy.org

Posted on 10/09/12

Position Title: Director of Social Services
Unit: Rhode Island State Office
Status: Exempt, Full Time (40 hours per week)
Supervisors: Rhode Island State Coordinator

Primary Responsibilities:The Director of Social Services is responsible for the general planning, directing, implementation and evaluation of procedures to insure program efficiency. This includes recommendation for employee hiring and dismissal, employee training, contract compliance and safety as the object of all services programs. Specific supervisory and administrative oversight of all social services delivered at the Providence Corps, including but not limited to comprehensive case management, emergency assistance, referrals to pastoral counseling and faith based ministries, “A 10 Thanksgiving” (a joint effort of NBC-10, Shaw’s and TSA), Adopt-a-Family, Angel Tree, and administrative support and guidance for services offered through The Salvation Army’s Rhode Island Service Extension Department.

Nature and Scope:The Director of Social Services position is administrative and program growth oriented. It requires strong interpersonal communication and relationship building skills, and the abilities to provide group instruction, conduct training seminars and make presentations are of paramount importance. In addition, the position requires program development and evaluation skills, as well as the ability to understand budgets and help guide programmatic changes based on fiscal concerns and/or changing community needs.

Qualifications:The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services, or related field of study, at least four (4) years experience in a social services environment, and at least two (2) years experience in a supervisory position. She/he must have excellent time management skills and be able to multi-task.

Resumes may be forwarded to:

Lt. John Luby
c/o The Salvation Army
1515 Elmwood Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910

Or e-mail to: John.Luby@use.salvationarmy.org

Posted on 10/05/12

Position Title: Housing Coordinator
Unit:Waterbury – Family Emergency Shelter
Status: Non-Exempt, Full Time (40 hours per week)
Supervisors:Program Director

Primary Responsibilities:

Assist families in locating safe, affordable housing; provide support and follow-up services to families leaving shelters, as well as to landlords in order to establish and maintain rental stability; communicate with staff of referring shelters regarding program services, eligibility criteria and referral processes, visit Waterbury shelters regularly for screening, outreach to families and to provide crisis intervention as needed.

Requirements:

A minimum of 2 years experience in the human services field required. A Bachelor’s Degree and bi-lingual preferred. Must possess a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.

Resumes may be forwarded to:

Major John Lock
c/o The Salvation Army
74 Central Avenue
Waterbury, CT 06702

Or e-mail to: John.Lock@use.salvationarmy.org

Posted on 08/02/12

Position Title: Youth Program Director
Unit:New Haven Corps
Status: Non-Exempt, Part Time (25 hours per week)
Supervisors:Commanding Officers

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The Youth Program Director shall develop, plan, and implement youth activities, instruct, encourage, and disciple youth of the Corps, and establish and maintain positive relationships with families of children attending activities. Additional duties shall include, but not be limited to, the organizing of weekly youth Bible Studies, the planning and coordination of Vacation Bible School, the coordination of Sunday School activities, and attendance and participation in Sunday worship programs. The Youth Program Director shall provide leadership for Divisional Events, serve as coordinator for children attending Camp CONNRI, assist with transportation for all The Salvation Army's events, and assist in fundraising efforts and social service programs during the Christmas season.

Resumes may be forwarded to:

Lt. Jae-Seok Im
c/o The Salvation Army
450 George Street, 2nd Floor
New Haven, CT 06511

Or e-mail to: Jae.Im@use.salvationarmy.org

Posted on 07/19/12