RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Chief Manager in leading and the overall management of the service division, developing new initiatives, and coordination of the service clusters and units in the participation of district social services and other related affairs
• Assist in service planning, including the development and regular review of the strategic plans to ensure that the service division maintains its focus on providing integrated and quality services to service users
• Ensure management policies are properly implemented in service units, fulfilling service standard and other requirements of legislations, government departments, and funding bodies
• Draft applications for funding, project proposals, tendering documents, etc., securing necessary resources to support services
• Prepare and monitor budgets for responsible service clusters and units
• Orientate employees to understand and identify with the Army and the Department’s mission and goals
• Supervise and evaluate subordinates’ performance
• Represent the Army’s in meetings and activities of the government, social welfare agencies and other organizations in areas related to services responsible for
• Perform other legitimate duties assigned by the Supervisor or Head of Department

• An understanding of the Christian faith, values and ethos of The Salvation Army
• Registered Social Workers with Degree in Social Work, Master Degree is preferable
• At least 8 years of social services management, finance, personnel and administrative experience
• Demonstrated leadership in providing vision and strategic plans for social service development in Youth, Family and Community Services
• Knowledgeable in social policies and services, government and non-government machineries
• Possess strong project management and strategic planning skills
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua
• Strong PC skills in using MS Office and web applications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work under pressure, and working irregular hours and in holidays may be required

Application Procedure

Please apply with full resume, stating clearly current and expected salary, to the Human Resources Director, The Salvation Army Hong Kong and Macau Command, 6/F Human Resources Department, 11 Wing Sing Lane, Yaumatei, Kowloon by quoting reference number (SS/SSD/05-22) on the envelope or apply now.

All information provided will be treated in strictest confidence & used for recruitment purpose only. All unsuccessful applications will be kept for a period of no longer than two years after completion of the recruitment exercise.

The Salvation Army is an international Christian church and charity working in 128 countries and has been serving Hong Kong for over 85 years providing an extensive range of services which spans educational, social as well as Christian.  We are called to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. We are dedicated to supporting the people in need in Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland China without discrimination; and strive to respond to local needs, emergencies and disasters with the love of God.