• NDNH Community Engagement Specialist

    The Salvation Army (Philadelphia, PA)


    Overview

     

    Position:NDNH Community Engagement Specialist (PT)

     

    Department:Philadelphia Social Service Ministries - New Day

     

    Availability of Position:Immediate

     

    Schedule:Fridays and Saturdays, 3pm-11pm

     

    Reporting Relationship:NDNH Community Engagement Coordinator

     

    Salary/Grade:$17.00/ hr; 73 Non-Exempt

    The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

    + Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.

    + Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)

    + Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles

    + Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life

    + Flexible Spending Accounts

    + Remitted Tuition Program

    + Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

    + Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

     

    About New Day New Home:New Day New Home is a housing program for survivors of trafficking.

    Responsibilities

    Description of Position: The New Home Part-time Community Engagement Specialist ( CES) is to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for The New Home residents through the implementation and monitoring of house rules pertaining to resident conduct, fire safety, room conditions, conflict resolution, and curfew restrictions. The part-time CES conducts house and room checks, answers the telephone, greets visitors, accommodates new residents as they transition into the space, prepares a home report at the end of each shift, manages sign-in logs, responds to emergencies to ensure that, if necessary, residents are evacuated safely and efficiently, and responds to residents needs and request. Part-time CES is to communicate and support all residents in a trauma informed manner. The Part-time CES is to participate in biweekly team meetings and effectively communicate with the house manager, other milieu staff, and other duties as assigned. This is a grant funded position and relies on the continuation of funding.

    Qualifications

    Requirements: High School Diploma or GED. Prior residential, social service, or customer service work experience. Must have computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel Programs and be proficient in and the ability to utilize the internet. As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 within 30 days of employment with recurrent training required every five years thereafter. Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check. Candidate must have, an understanding of, appreciation and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

     

    Contact:Please submit all resumes and cover letters online only as instructed below.

     

    Current Salvation Army Employees can apply online at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com .

     

    Prospective employees can apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org.

     

    No phone calls please

     

    Released by the Divisional Human Resources Director on 2/27/25

     

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    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.

     

    Requisition No. 2353

     

    Job LocationsUS-PA-Philadelphia

     

    Job ID 2025-13776

     

    Category Social Services

     

    Compensation Min USD $17.00/Hr.

     

    Compensation Max USD $17.00/Hr.

     

    Type Regular Full-Time