Community Outreach Coordinator (HLC)

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.

Salary Range Starting at: $20.00/per hour

Job Description:

As the Community Outreach Coordinator, you will advocate on behalf of SAHLC within the surrounding communities. Cultivate deeper community partnerships and relationships that will develop funders and constituents. Conduct and implement meetings, trainings, and activities for community engagement. Coordinates the delivery and monitors all community involvement for training and or teaching purposes. Point-of-Contact for community resources for client and staff needs. Actively seek out best practices and continuously bring new and impactful ideas for community involvement to the center. In a collaborative environment with counselors and other HLC staff, works to assist with providing support for clients to complete addiction treatment goals set by the Treatment Plan.  Monitors client’s progress while in treatment, documents all progress of goals, works with community partnerships for client needs. Interact with clients and provide a listening ear and respond empathetically to client needs without counseling.    The Community Outreach Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.  

What You Will Do:

• Develops case management plan for each client who is willing to participate in the case management process.  Case plan to include but not be limited to the following areas:

Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education: High School Diploma required.  Additional job training and certifications will be required. Associates degree preferred

Experience: Two-Five years providing direct services

Certifications: Within first year of employment must apply and retain ICAADA certification and Peer Recovery Coach certification. Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard; must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of employment.

Skills/Abilities: 

• Capable of showing acceptance, empathy, and compassion to all clients
• Willing to work evenings and weekends when necessary
• Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job. 

Physical Requirements Include:

• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
• Lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds
• May require bending, squatting, walking.
• May require standing for extended

Travel: Position will require traveling to various community events, engagements, meetings, fairs, and trainings

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a typical office environment as well as community events, engagements, meetings, fairs and trainings; may require some weekend and evening work

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

 This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Why Work with Us?

If you’re ready for a career doing meaningful work with a discernable impact, keep reading. The Salvation Army’s brand promise is to Do the Most Good® - and it’s our employees that help us get there. At every level and in every discipline, you can have a real impact on your community through the work done inside our walls every day. If you work for us, you will be the hands and feet that enable us to help others.

We are as impassioned about our employees as we are about our mission to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and help anyone in need in His name without discrimination. Our work culture reflects this quality, which makes our offices seriously great places to work. Just walk inside our doors and you’ll quickly see that our employees are proud to support programs that make a difference.

In addition to traditional Health, Wellness, RX and PTO benefits, see what our employees told us they most liked about working for the Indiana Division of TSA by responding to our most recent 2023 survey…

• 91% are proud of their work to help meet the needs of people in their communities
• 75% find their “Work Stress” manageable
• 80% find their managers supportive during those times of stress
• 89% appreciate the remote work options they have in their position
• 98% appreciate how they are allowed to use 4 sicks days as “Discretionary”
• 99% appreciate the 11 paid holidays they receive each year

See what our employees said when asked to rank the best reasons for working at the Indiana Division Salvation Army…

1. Helping People
2. Faith Centered Organization
3. Work Environment/ Co-Workers
4. Benefits