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Mobile Outreach Case Manager-Addiction Specialist - Chicago, United States - The Salvation Army USA Central Territory
Description
THE SALVATION ARMY
North and Central Illinois Division - Harbor Light
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Mobile Outreach Case Manager-Addictions Specialist
LOCATION/DEPT: Harbor Light
REPORTS TO: Director of Community Social Services
FLSA CATEGORY: Non-Exempt
STATUS TYPE: RFT
DEPARTMENT MISSION
To provide leadership using policies, procedures and available systems to support the Harbor Light Center in meeting the mission of The Salvation Army.
PROGRAM/CLIENT ENVIRONMENT
The backgrounds of the clients served by The Harbor Light Program will manifest a variety of inappropriate behaviors. When this occurs, employees are to respond within the context of the treatment environment of the site. Employee conduct (actions, dress, etc) and interactions (conversations, written communications, etc.) with clients must also be within the treatment environment of the facility.
OUTCOMES
This position will provide outreach, assessment, information, referrals and direct service to the homeless population who come to the Mobile Outreach Unit.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports to the Director of Community Social Services.
In contacts related to this position's duties, this individual acts as a representative of The Salvation Army and its mission.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS
This individual will be evaluated on how effectively the outcomes of this position are achieved, as well as the timeliness, accuracy and completeness of accomplishing assigned goals.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
COMPENTENCIES
POSITION LIMITATIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
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.
