Central Women - The Salvation Army USA, Hoffman Estates, Illinois. This page is designed to help women across the Salvation Army’s Central Territory (and beyond) connect, be informed.
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Conflict of Interest – Emergency Relief Assistance - refer to Section 4 - Doorways CSS/ER Policy and Procedures Handbook.PurposeThe purpose of this procedure is to provide consistent practices, standard client assessment procedures, and clarify eligibility requirements for employees, Officers and volunteers of The Salvation Army who may need to access emergency relief assistance.The intent of this procedure is to ensure equitable and accessible service for any person who requires it, including employees and volunteers who seek ER. In order to achieve equitable treatment of all individuals and avoid conflict of interests, clear management processes are required to ensure that The Salvation Army standards of integrity are upheld at all times and equitable access is ensured for all individuals in need. ScopeThe provision of emergency relief to employees and volunteers procedure is applicable to all Salvation Army, Community Support Service (CSS) workers across the AUS Territory.
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It applies to all locations where The Salvation Army has an operational presence in relation to the delivery of CSS Services. Effective DateAs of July 2016 IntroductionStaff members and volunteers are not immune from the possibility of experiencing personal financial crisis. In such a situation, the eligibility for a staff member or volunteer to receive emergency relief is not greater and not less than for any other person in the wider community.The procedure regarding the provision of emergency relief to employees and volunteers will outline the phases and assessment processes to access ER support. This is to ensure equitable, fair and consistent ER processes and practices to minimise any potential conflicts of interest. ProcedureEmployees, Officers and volunteers must adhere to the following procedures as to follow due process, prevent the misuse of aid, and handle potential, perceived and actual conflict of interests. StepAction1Eligibility2Seeking assistance3Interview and assessment4Record keeping5Confidentiality6Grievance processStep 1 EligibilityAny person who expresses a need may be eligible for emergency relief. All individuals, their situation and personal circumstances need to be assessed.
4.2 Related Policies- 4.2.1 What is a TSA MinuteDefinitionMinutes are statements of policy or procedure covering governance, business, and operational issues for The Salvation Army.PurposeMinutes should be a first reference point when checking for official policy on a subject. They are designed to provide details of policy and related processes and documents. Communications in Minute form expand upon and modify various Orders and RegulationsSee: Guide to Official Minutes V2 (AAA) for more details.Minutes are issued by International Headquarters of The Salvation Army (IHQ) and Territorial Headquarters (THQ), after being through an approval process. In this territory, they are approved by the Territorial Policy Council (TPC) and/or the Territorial Finance Council (TFC), through the Chief Secretary’s office.ReviewsOfficial Minutes are subject to time-tabled and appropriately transparent review.ScopeMinutes are for all officers, employees, volunteers and contractors, including those of Salvos Stores, The Salvation Army Employment Plus, Geelong Conference Centre, and retired officers.4.2.2 Where are TSA Minutes locatedThe TSA Minute Book is located in a central electronic repository accessed via The Salvation Army Portal. See link.4.2.3 How to access the TSA Minute BookStep 1Open The Salvation Army portal.
Enter your user name and password to access to site. Insert details.Username: Your name (e.g. John Smith)Password: Your email passwordClick log in.Step 2This will open your Home page. Click the link Open Database.Step 3A prompt box will ask you to select the database you want to access. There are several to choose from. In this instance, type Minute Book into the search bar in the middle of the screen.Click ok.Step 4This will open the AUS Minute Book.There are many official Minutes that relate to the operations and service delivery at ER sites.To search the Minutes, use the left side bar to navigate different categories via the Index tab.Otherwise, the Minute Book is divided into four sections and you can also search via these categories:. THQ.
Finance. IHQ. Governance, legal, risk, compliance.Information can be sought through any of these links. Select relevant section.
Click on link.Step 5Once you have selected the Index page and clicked the link, it will open with a list of categories. Navigate through topics to locate specific TSA Minutes and click on link to open.Otherwise, you can navigate through Section or by Minute Code (if known).Step 6To open the official Minute, click on the category if wish to access. For example, CENTRE MANAGERS.Click on the link.Step 7This will display various Minutes which are printable PDF documents.Please note, there may be attachments to be read or considered in conjunction with the official Minutes.4.2.4 List of TSA Minutes relevant to ER DeliveryBelow is a comprehensive list of TSA policies in the Minute Book that relates to ER operations and service delivery.
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