Characteristics and Environments of a Human Service Organization

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Characteristics and Environments of a Human Service Organization
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“The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center ministries in the United States provide an in-residence rehabilitation program with a focus on basic necessities. Each beneficiary (program participant) is provided with a clean and healthy living environment, good food, work therapy, leisure time activities, group and individual counseling, spiritual direction, and resources to assist each person to develop life skills and a personal relationship with God as provided by Jesus Christ.” (SARC, 2009) The Salvation Army Rehabilitation Center (SARC) for over 100 years The Salvation Army has been providing assistance to people with a variety of social and …show more content…

The curriculum combines theory and field practice, including Salvation Army doctrine, sociology and social work, psychology, Salvation Army regulations, homiletics, public speaking, Bible studies, church history, composition, community relations, business administration, accounting, and vocal and instrumental music (SARC, 2009). After two successful years of training, cadets are commissioned as lieutenants, ordained as ministers, and assigned to active duty while continuing their education. Lieutenants are required to devote five years to additional studies (SARC, 2009). Volunteers are valuable assets in The Salvation Army's efforts to meet the changing needs of our world. Through the skills and experience they bring to The Army, volunteers make significant contributions to society by positively impacting the lives of those they assist. Salvation Army volunteers change lives, uplift families and support communities throughout our nation everyday (SARC, 2009). The soldiers of The Salvation Army wearing blue epaulets, the committed laity, are local citizens in communities throughout the U.S. who give allegiance to the doctrines and disciplines of the Army. There are approximately 450,000 soldiers in the United States (SARC, 2099). UPDATE: National Capital Area Command Disaster Response Team Responds Immediately to Provide Support to

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