The Salvation Army USA Western Territory

Secretary/Social Worker (Freeport Corps)

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory  •  Freeport, NY (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Attend all calls regarding Social Services.
  • Responsible for sharing information with the Corps Commanding Officer, all matters are of mutual concern.
  • Relating to the total welfare of Social Services at the Corps.
  • Intake applications on clients monthly.
  • Prepare Thrift Store Assistance Vouchers when necessary.
  • Prepare and distribute grocery/food bags to clients.
  • Take inventory of food Pantry items, call in orders, and must be sure to spend all HPNAP monies by the deadline.
  • Make monthly orders from Food Bank.
  • Stock shelves for Food Bank.
  • Sort all donated food; check for and discard any outdated/damaged materials.
  • Coordinate annual food drive by US postal workers.
  • Recruit volunteers for Social Services and always monitor them.
  • Ensure proper volunteer paperwork is completed.
  • Assist in coordinating the annual volunteer thank you luncheon.
  • Coordinate community Service individuals, and secure/file proper documentation.
  • Report required documentation of Community service individuals to County/City officials.
  • Assist in the applications process of Corps summer activates, as campers for Star Lake Camp/VBS programs.
  • Respond to correspondence attaining to social services.
  • Assist in aspects of public relations events and campaigns assigned by the corps officer including the Christmas kettle campaign.
  • Fulfill any other tasks that may be assigned on as-needed basis requested by the commanding officer.
  • Confidentiality in a must.
  • Responsible for option and closing the building when required.

Qualifications

  • Strong communications and organizational skills.
  • Responsible, respectful, positive role model, and must be able to follow instructions.
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Social Services.
  • Well organized and sensitive to individual cases.
  • Bilingual (English / Spanish).
  • Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Word, and others as required.
The Salvation Army USA Western Territory

About The Salvation Army USA Western Territory

We fight with love.

The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Our message is based on the Bible, our ministry is motivated by the love of God, and our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ as we meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Every program we offer is rooted in our passion to serve God by serving the lost, the vulnerable, the needy, the poor, the hurting, the helpless, and the hopeless.

Material and spiritual support is our standard - social services delivered with compassion is our model - anyone in need is our prerequisite. Eighty-two cents of every dollar we raise supports our various programs. We are a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, and contributions are deductible for Federal Income Tax Purposes to the extent permitted under Section 170(b)(2) for corporations.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Rancho Palos Verdes, California
Year Founded
Unknown
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