Social Services Assistant: Home Visits & Client Support

Food and Friends Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Disability

Retirement plan

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Weekly short Fridays

Three weeks paid leave for new hires

Job summary

Food & Friends Inc in Washington, DC seeks a Social Services Assistant to provide direct service to clients and help with program operations onsite. You will conduct home visits to orient new clients, manage client records, and coordinate communications by phone and email.

A high school diploma is required, with BA/BS preferred, and Spanish language skills are a plus. Must be able to lift 25 pounds and be physically mobile. This is an entry-level opportunity in social services.

Qualifications

• Must have at least a high school diploma; BA/BS preferred.
• One year of relevant work experience.
• Spanish language skills a plus.
• Ability to lift/carry 25 pounds and be physically mobile.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits to provide first-day meal deliveries to new clients and orient them to Food & Friends’ services.
• Maintain client files using the client database.
• Communicate with clients via phone and email to follow-up on service and respond to routine inquiries.
• Assist with production and distribution of client or service-related materials.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Spanish language skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BA/BS preferred

Job description

Food & Friends Inc in Washington, DC seeks a Social Services Assistant to provide direct service to clients and help with program operations onsite. You will conduct home visits to orient new clients, manage client records, and coordinate communications by phone and email.

A high school diploma is required, with BA/BS preferred, and Spanish language skills are a plus. Must be able to lift 25 pounds and be physically mobile. This is an entry-level opportunity in social services.