Assistant Director of Phila. Social Services Ministries
Assistant Director of Phila. Social Services Ministries
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Overview
Position: Assistant Director of Phila. Social Services Ministries
Department: City Operations
Availability of Position: Immediate
Schedule: Full Time; 40 hours per week
Reporting Relationship: Director of PSSM
Salary/Grade: $80000 annual; 15 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 Governments Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Most importantly a job with a good purpose!
About Philadelphia Social Service Ministries: Philadelphia Social Service Ministries (PSSM) is the collection of social services programs that the Salvation Army provides in Philadelphia. These programs include family emergency housing anti-trafficking and permanent housing for seniors and chronically homeless adults.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Director of PSSM supports the Director of PSSM with planning organizing and evaluating all social service programs in Philadelphia. They are responsible for overseeing the Director of Emergency Housing the Pathway of Hope program in Philadelphia supporting Philadelphia Corps case managers to enhance services across Philadelphia evaluation of PSSM housing programs and social services to ensure compliance with funders and meeting the needs of community and identifying service areas needs and developing strategies to address them. They are responsible for identifying potential grant funding sources researching eligibility criteria preparing and submitting grant applications managing awarded grants monitoring project progress and ensuring compliance with all grant regulations. The Assistant Director of PSSM collaborates with the Director of PSSM to develop enhance and expansion of social service delivery that is consistent with The Salvation Armys mission and policy. Supports PSSM Directors in the absence of Director of PSSM and completes all duties assigned.
Qualifications
MSW plus 2 years administrative experience in Social Work setting providing program and financial oversite required. LSW preferred. Knowledgeable of federal state and local guidelines relating to subsidized housing for elderly disabled and homeless populations. Experience with individuals and families who have experienced homelessness. 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 Must have an understanding of and support the Mission of The Salvation Army and the Sanctuary Model.
Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below.
External candidates interested in this position please apply online at .
Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://.
Released by the Divisional Human Resources Director on June 20 2025
The Salvation Armys 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.
Requisition No. 2421
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
