Social Services Director

Social Services Director

The Salvation Army of Wausau is there to help! By providing programs that serve the body, mind, and soul, The Salvation Army helps alleviate the symptoms of poverty - and works to address the root issues that cause it. We are here to help and make a difference in our community. Apply now!

The Social Services Director will develop and expand social service programs. Oversee all Social Service departments especially related to housing services, emergency and food related services, prevention and outreach services. Support The Salvation Army\'s mission within the context of social work and encourages clients to participate in all activities, including the spiritual activities offered.

About the role: Supervises all social service programs and managers so that programs correlate with each other in terms of screening and referrals. Plans, coordinates, instructs, supervises, monitors and evaluates the work performance of the Social Services staff. Recruits, screens, interviews and recommends for hire persons for Social Service department positions. Makes recommendations to the Corps Officer for promotions and terminations. Conducts regular staff meetings for the Social Services staff in which necessary social service matters can be discussed, and instruction and training provided. Conducts regular one-on-one supervision with department managers to provide ongoing supervision, to include goal setting, accountability, and support. Provides on-going direction and training to managers through in-house and external programs. Prepares and submits grants and other funding proposals for existing programs as well as developing The Salvation Army\'s funding base for new programs. Prepares and submits monthly, quarterly and bi-annual reports to all necessary funders. Gathers and analyzes monthly statistics to determine The Salvation Army\'s Social Service effectiveness and its future directions. Represents The Salvation Army at local and state meetings regarding Social Service issues. Directs the maintenance of adequate client files by standardizing, revising and initiating necessary tracking documents. Maintains the documentation and ongoing reports needed for government licensing, funding and other sources of assistance. Understands and directs...

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.