Program Manager - Street Outreach

Job description

Location: The Salvation Army-Henderson Corps STATUS: Full Time/Non-Exempt: 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. QUALIFICATIONS: The position is 90% outdoors and in some very dark and small places, i.e. tunnels, bridges and remote locations where the homeless may be living. Additionally, teams will NOT be accompanied by law enforcement or security officers. - Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related discipline. A minimum of four years of related employment experience may be substituted for degree requirements. - Demonstrate a positive attitude, with the 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 situatio...