Assistant Director of Social Services (AC)

Location: The Salvation Army Greenville, SC Area Command - Greenville, SC

Position Type: Hourly

Pay Range: $25.00

About this opportunity:

This position assists in planning, directing, coordinating, and monitoring the day-to-day operations of a Social Service Program and facility such as Transitional Living, Homeless Services, Child Care Services, Emergency Services, Crisis Intervention Services. Serves as lead worker to program staff; instructs and trains staff in the proper methods and procedures in performing work to ensure work is in compliance with established policies and procedures as well as local, state, and federal regulations. Serves as liaison to other community agencies and assists in making/receiving client referrals. Relieves the Director of Social Services of administrative detail and assumes additional responsibilities in the absence of the Director of Social Services.

Key responsibilities:

• Assists in planning, coordinating, instructing, supervising, monitoring, and evaluating the day-to-day activities of the program including housing, facility maintenance, meal preparation, life skill classes, transportation, financial assistance, food/clothing assistance, employment assistance educational and vocational assistance; ensures that operations run smoothly and in compliance with established procedures.

• Supervises assigned staff; instructs and trains employees in the proper methods and procedures for conducting work; monitors work in process and upon completion for compliance with established program policies and procedures.

• Maintain and provide leadership to HMIS system management which includes managing all HMIS databases and provides training to support staff.

• Supervise proper record keeping of statistics and reports in relation to job scope and within structures reporting schedules to ensure accuracy and stability.

• Ensure proper record keeping of all program client files within guidelines of Salvation Army standards as well as mandates of funders.

• Coordinates and monitors the maintenance of program facilities; ensures that all buildings are property cleaned, maintained, and secured; coordinates needed repairs in a timely manner.

• Plans, coordinates, and/or facilities life management classes to assist clients in obtaining skills that will enable them to functionally cope with their environment; obtains speakers and workshop presenters as needed.

• Interviews prospective clients for admission to the program; determents applicants’ eligibility to receive services; explains program rules and procedures.

• Counsel clients and develop an action plan designed to lead clients to self-sufficiency and independent living; maintain case management records on each family; monitors residents’ progress in weekly meetings and classes.

• Reads, reviews, and investigates incident reports and evaluates those situations for disposition (including disciplinary action).

• Serves as liaison to other community agencies; receives, reviews and processes discharge information on clients coming from local and mental health facilities; coordinates with adult and child protective services regarding abuse and neglected clients; communicates with Parole/Probation Officers and mental health case workers regarding clients enrolled in the program/facility.

• Reviews and approves of requests for transportation, clothing, and prescription vouchers.

• Prepares statistical and other routine reports on a regular basis.

• Develops, implements, and enforces program policies and procedures; prepares and updates procedure manual.

• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with community agencies in order to maintain awareness of resources and make appropriate referrals.

What are we looking for in you:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or related field; Master’s Degree in social work preferred and

• Three years of progressively responsible supervisory and program management experience; five years preferred or

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.

• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

• Ability to perform mathematical computations.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Duties are usually seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.

Limited amount of physical effort associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25lbs.) 5-10% of work time.

Position requires indoor office, residential and community involvement environments. Work is usually performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather of discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like, except for driving conditions.

Employee Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Holiday and Paid Time Off

• Retirement Plan and more!

Why Work for us

The Salvation Army offers a broad range or career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the "Most Good" for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work in this opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do...We are...

• Passionate

• Compassionate

• Uplifting

• Brave

• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

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.

To apply, please click on the "Apply Now" icon at the bottom of this posting.

Application Submittal Period: June 11, 2026 – June 25, 2026.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.