Social Services Assistant

Talentify; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Social Services Assistant to support the social services department operations. You will greet and assist visitors, oversee volunteers, and coordinate pantry and diaper program distributions while aiding various corps initiatives.

This role requires a high school diploma, a California driver’s license, and the ability to collect data for statistics. ServSafe certification is provided within two weeks of employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CA Driver's license is required.
• Experience in data entry is preferred.
• ServSafe certificate within first fourteen days of employment (company provided).

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist clients visiting.
• Oversee volunteers.
• Organize catering and refreshment needs for meetings.
• Assist with Corps programs.
• Drive to pick up donations.
• Coordinate the food pantry distribution.
• Coordinate the diaper program distribution.
• Collect data for statistics.
• Assist the unhoused clients with their mail.
• Assist with the dinner program.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Microsoft Office

Diversity & inclusion

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CA Driver's license

ServSafe certificate

Job description

OVERVIEW:

The Social Services Assistant will help with the operations of the social services department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet & assist clients visiting
• Oversee volunteers
• Organize catering and refreshment needs for meetings
• Assist with Corps programs
• Drive to pick up donations
• Coordinate the food pantry distribution
• Coordinate the Diaper program distribution
• Collect data for statistics
• Assist the unhouse clients with their mail
• Assist with our dinner program
• Other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• CA Driver's license (required)
• Experience in data entry (preferred)
• ServSafe food handling certificate (within first fourteen days of employment – company provided)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Programs
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Team player

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

ADA Statement:

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 if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.

At-Will:

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or Equivalent

Experience

Preferred

Experience in data entry

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

Preferred

ServSafe Cert Exam

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