Social Services Assistant

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB.

Assisting in the daily social service operations of The Salvation Army

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

1. Responsible for all food services to clients including:
   • Processing clients for social service assistance
   • Providing food and other supplies to clients with proper identification
   • Packing pantry bags and lunch bags daily
2. Maintain a clean well-stocked and organized pantry (including refrigerator freezer shelves and table)
3. Assist with placing orders with the Second Harvest Food Bank
4. Receive food truck deliveries and put away inventory
5. Update client information in SA Inform and Pantry Trak databases
6. Set up appointments with clients and assist them with funding for rent and utilities when available
7. Distribute diapers through the Diaper Bank Program and input data into social services
8. Record all gifts in kind (GIK)
9. Serve as a referral service for clients seeking resources that may not be available at The Salvation Army
10. Answer and return phone calls
11. File print scan fax type and file various documents
12. Maintain a clean neat and orderly office space and work area(s)
13. Assist with Christmas applications for clients assist in packing food baskets and Angel Tree gifts Christmas Intake in addition to recording data of Sams Club and Walmart Angel Tree Toys
14. Perform any other duties deemed necessary by the Corp Officers

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE.

1. Basic knowledge of computer skills.
2. Compliance of keeping to a schedule.
3. Willingness to work in a fast-paced team atmosphere.
4. Flexibility and patience compassion for people.
5. Must be able to lift 50lbs.
6. Must have a current drivers license.

Salvation Army Mission Statement

The Salvation Army an international movement is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory or all duties responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to revise or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Acceptable job performance includes the completion of the job responsibilities as well as compliance with the policies procedures rules and regulations of The Salvation Army.

The employee occupies a position of trust and is expected to maintain confidentiality and exhibit loyalty to The Salvation Army and the staff of The Salvation Army in all job-related matters and activities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex national origin disability or protected veteran status