The Salvation Army USA Western Territory

Social Services Assistant

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory  •  Warren, OH (Onsite)  •  19 days ago
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Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

Assisting in the daily social service operations of The Salvation Army

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • 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

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

    • SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

    None

    Qualifications

    MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • Basic knowledge of computer skills.
  • Compliance of keeping to a schedule.
  • Willingness to work in a fast-paced, team atmosphere.
  • Flexibility and patience, compassion for people.
  • Must be able to lift 50lbs.
  • Must have a current driver’s 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

    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
    Website
    salvationarmy.org
    Social Media