Social Service Assistant

The Salvation Army Southern California; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and vision insurance

Sick leave: 12 days/year

Vacation: 10 days/year

Floating day off

Pension Plan

403(b) plan

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California is seeking a Social Services Assistant based in Delta, Colorado, with duties spanning daily food pantry support, client assistance, and coordination with volunteers. The role requires maintaining records for community service workers and handling donations and TEFAP operations.

Primarily based out of Delta with Friday duties in Montrose; 21+ years of age and ability to lift 50 pounds are required, with a background in customer service and basic computer

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Able to provide good customer service.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Proficient with Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Manage food pantry and storage areas to keep them clean and organized.
• Assemble food boxes and bags for client needs.
• Assist with unloading trucks and with commodities/TEFAP.
• Record freezer and refrigeration temperatures.
• Help with food donations and food bank pickups from local stores.
• Assist in conducting community food drives.

Skills

Customer service

Follow verbal and written instructions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

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)

Position Summary

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

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.