Social Services Aide

Salvation Army Tucson; Bullhead City (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Bullhead City seeks a Social Worker to support clients in need. The role involves interviewing clients, updating case information, and maintaining a well-stocked food pantry. Candidates should have a high school diploma and knowledge of social service policies, along with the ability to pass a background check. If you're passionate about helping the community, this position offers an opportunity to make a difference.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• General working knowledge of Salvation Army Social Service policies and procedures.
• Experience with Food Stamps, DES Assistance, and Vouchers.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients for assistance.
• Update information on each client interviewed and serviced.
• Organize and keep food pantry stocked.
• Maintain pantry area tidy for service.
• Act as backup receptionist and answer office phone.
• Maintain social service office files.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

General working knowledge of Salvation Army Social Service policies and procedures

Experience in Food Stamps and DES Assistance procedures

Working knowledge of filing systems

Ability to pass a criminal background check

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Job description

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
• Working knowledge of filing systems
• Able to pass a criminal background check

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interview clients for assistance
• 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.

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