Seasonal Christmas Assistant: Help Families This Holiday

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Pension plan

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Student loan forgiveness program

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory is seeking a Seasonal Christmas Assistant in Lancaster County to support Family Services during the holidays. This role assists with Christmas programs, coats for kids, toys sign-ups, events, and client interviews.

Ideal candidates have a Human Services background, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse communities. Availability is immediate, schedule is 8:30AM–4 PM, with a competitive hourly wage of $21.00–$25.00.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services Field. Masters degree preferred.
• Past employment with social services or human services.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Bilingual ability (English and Spanish) preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Knowledge of cultural flexibility, competency in working with multi-cultural participants and experience working with inner-city populations.
• Detail oriented, flexible, and able to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Must be willing to serve on boards, committees and panels.
• Valid Driver's License and able to obtain insurance clearances as determined by The Salvation Army's insurance company
• Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services Law requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and PA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check. In addition, completion of a Pennsylvania approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training is necessary prior to employment.
• Must understand and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Christmas assistance programs, and specific seasonal assistance programs as assigned.
• Assist with Coats for kids sign up and distribution.
• Assist with Christmas toys sign up and distribution.
• Help with all Christmas events preparation.
• Assist with Christmas events logistics.
• Work closely with Christmas volunteers, and give directions as needed.
• Help with Christmas Sheetz program preparation, and distribution.
• Interview clients, assessing their situations, capabilities and problems to determine what services are required to meet their needs.
• Maintain case history and prepare reports as needed.
• Refer clients to community resources (when client does not qualify for direct services or needs additional services) for services such as job placement, debt counseling, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and provide concrete information such as where to go and how to apply.
• Develop and review service plans in consultation with clients and perform follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided.
• Assist with food pantry as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory is seeking a Seasonal Christmas Assistant in Lancaster County to support Family Services during the holidays. This role assists with Christmas programs, coats for kids, toys sign-ups, events, and client interviews.

Ideal candidates have a Human Services background, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse communities. Availability is immediate, schedule is 8:30AM–4 PM, with a competitive hourly wage of $21.00–$25.00.