What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Worker (2699) position at THE SALVATION ARMY?
Schedule: This is a Part Time position. 29 hours a week.
Pay: $12.50
This position is responsible for:
Provides social service assistance to eligible clients in the following areas: food, lodging, clothing, furniture, and financial assistance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greets and interviews clients requesting assistance to determine client's eligibility for assistance based on program guidelines and restrictions.
- Prepares, completes, and processes food, clothing, and furniture vouchers for eligible clients; directs clients to Lodge kitchen, Thrift Store or Distribution Center for assistance.
- Provides clients with food from pantry; receives and stocks items donated for the pantry; maintains an itemized account of pantry disbursements and inventory.
- Locates and arranges temporary housing for eligible clients which may include Salvation Army housing facility; contacts local lodges, homeless shelters, motels, churches, etc. for availability and referrals.
- Processes rent and utility financial assistance for eligible clients; contacts utility organizations and landlords to arrange and process financial assistance.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
- Ability to type and keypunch information into a computer.
- Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.
- Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
- 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.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- 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.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- Valid Driver License (if applicable)
- Approved Driver on The Salvation Army Driver Qualification Approved Driver List (if applicable)
Benefits :
- Aflac Policies
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- PTO
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled
Salary : $13