Job Description

LOCATION:Bullhead City, AZ

STATUS:Full time/Non-exempt

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• General working knowledge of Salvation Army Social Service policies and procedures
• Experience in procedures for the following: Food Stamps, DES Assistance, Project SHARE, Vouchers
• Typing - minimum 40 wpm
• Working knowledge of filing systems
• Excellent phone techniques
• Computer literate in MS Office products
• Able to pass a criminal background check

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interview clients for assistance
• Maintain social service database.
• Responsible for updating information on each client interviewed and serviced given.
• Organize and keep food pantry stocked with donated and purchased food.
• See that the pantry area is tidy and ready for service at all times.
• Greet people at office and act as a backup to the receptionist to answer office telephone.
• Keep and maintain social service office files
• Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor as they relate to the position of Social Worker.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to operate telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.