The Salvation Army USA Western Territory

Social Service Assistant

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory  •  Delta, CO / Grand Junction, CO / Montrose, CO (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Title: Social Services Assistant

FLSA Status Full Time - non-exempt
Reports to: Service Center Director

Schedule: TBD
Supervises: N/A

Rate of Pay $16.50 USD

Closing Date: 09/01/2026

Benefits Standard; Full-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:

  • Health, vision, dental, life as well as voluntary life and disability insurance
  • Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire)
  • Vacation benefit – 10 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0385 hours for each hour worked, excluding overtime (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment)
  • One floating day off for use (accrued immediately, and again annually, but may not be used until the completion of the initial three-month introductory period of employment)
  • Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service)
  • Voluntary Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (403(b)plan)

The Social Services Assistant will assist on a daily basis to help clients meet their needs within our ability. This position will be responsible for all aspects of food donations, working with volunteers, and keep records for community service workers. This role is primarily based out of Delta Colorado. The employee will work in Delta Monday-Thursday and Montrose on Friday

Duties and Responsibilities

  • To make sure food pantry and storage units are kept clean and organized
  • To make food boxes and bags for the clients needs
  • Helping with the unloading of the trucks when food is delivered.
  • To assist the Director in helping with commodities and TEFAP
  • To record freezer and refrigeration temperatures
  • Will assist with seasonal activities during Thanksgiving and Christmas.
  • To help with food donations and food bank pick ups from local stores
  • To assist in doing food drives in the community
  • To assist in helping with vouchers for various Army programs
  • Other responsibilities assigned by supervisors

Education/Experience

  • Must have High School diploma or equivalent

Skills

  • Posses good customer service
  • Able to follow instructions verbal and written
  • Able to work with Excel and Word
  • To make suggestions to Social Services Director and Corps Officer about what is needed in the food bank

Qualities

  • Must be 21 years of age
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds consecutively
  • Details
  • Supportive of The Salvation Army’s mission
  • Able to reflect and model the high standards of our organization

Requirements

Driving

If the position requires driving:

The employee must be 21 years old at minimum (for insurance provision) and possess a valid in-state driver’s license

An MVR will be processed every year in accordance with The Salvation Army’s policies

This role is primarily based out of Delta Colorado. The employee must be willing work in Delta Monday-Thursday and Montrose on Friday.

Background Check

Continued employment will be contingent upon a biennial (every two years) background check that is processed in accordance with The Salvation Army’s policies

Physical

Ability to maneuver, to remain in a stationary position, to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead, to lift 50 pounds, to access and produce information from the computer, to operate telephone, to understand written information

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.

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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