Homeless Services - Street Outreach Specialist

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LOCATION: Henderson, NV STATUS: FT/40hrs/wk/Non-Exempt: MISSION STATEMENT: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its ministry is motivated by love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination. QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related discipline. Minimum of two years of related employment experience and demonstrated education in the field may be substituted for degree requirements. - Experience working with homeless population. - Demonstrate a positive attitude, with ability to communicate & work with people of diverse backgrounds & circumstances. - Able to maintain a non-judgmental attitude, professional approach and boundaries with clients. - Able to handle crisis/emergency services for the homeless and to utilize crisis intervention & conflict resolution skills. - Ability to assess at-risk participants and situations. - Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. - Successful background clearance - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, etc.) - Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse grou...