Social Services Worker

Job Opportunity

Provides social service assistance to eligible clients in the following areas: food, clothing, and financial assistance.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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.

Spanish Linguist Preferred.

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. Ability to read, write and communicate the English language.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Moderate amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying objects (up to 40 lbs.) 25-40% of work time. Majority of 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. Weekly food bank deliveries require outdoor work for 1-2 hours.

Employee Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Life Insurance Retirement Plans ***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.