Social Services Assistant

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.

What We Are Looking For In You:

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:

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled