Location: Fairfax Corps Position Type: Regular Full-Time/HourlyPay Range: $16.80 - $18.00/hourAbout this opportunity: This position is responsible for Under the general supervision of the Social Services Program Coordinator, the Social Service Worker/Secretary provides social service assistant to eligible clients in the following areas: food, lodging, clothing, furniture, and financial assistance; interviews clients to determine need and eligibility to receive services; prepares accurate and complete client records; refers clients to community agencies and maintains effective working relationships with the same; ensures compliance with program policies and procedures. Secretarial duties are provided under the general direction of the Corps Officers.Key responsibilities:• Client Services • Communications • Special Events/ Projects • Record Keeping/Maintenance • Administrative What we are looking for in you: • High school diploma or G.E.D; AND • Two years’ experience working in a social or public service environment with experience assisting the public, OR • Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. • Valid Driver’s License and must meet TSA MVR Requirements. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to perform mathematical calculations. Ability to keypunch information into a computer. Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically. Ability to operate various general office equipment including a computer and 10-key calculator. Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 50 lbs.) 5-10% of work time. Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. Employee Benefits• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance• Paid Time Off & Holidays• Retirement Plan and more!Why work for us? The Salvation Army offers a broad range of 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 is the 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• TrustworthyAdditional Information: All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.To apply, click on the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.Application Submittal Period: 04/24/2024 – Until FilledAll 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.Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled