Community Services Worker: Pantry & Financial Aid

The Salvation Army; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Hearing Insurance

403B

PTO after 90 days

Aflac

Voluntary Life

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a full-time Social Services Assistant to prepare, complete, and process vouchers for eligible clients while supporting pantry operations and client services.

The role includes processing rent and utility assistance, handling client inquiries, and assisting with special projects. Requires a high school diploma and a valid driver license, with 35 hours per week in a morning-to-afternoon schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years' experience in a social or public service environment with experience assisting the public.
• Valid Driver License is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides client's with food from pantry; receives and stocks items donated for the pantry; maintains an itemized account of pantry disbursements and inventory.
• Processes rent and utility financial assistance for eligible clients; contacts utility organizations and landlords to arrange and process financial assistance.
• Answers telephone in a courteous and tactful manner; assists clients by providing accurate and complete information regarding the Social Service Program operations and/or services; assists public in locating missing persons.
• Performs related work for special and seasonal projects.
• Performs other related work as required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Salvation Army in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a full-time Social Services Assistant to prepare, complete, and process vouchers for eligible clients while supporting pantry operations and client services.

The role includes processing rent and utility assistance, handling client inquiries, and assisting with special projects. Requires a high school diploma and a valid driver license, with 35 hours per week in a morning-to-afternoon schedule.