Social Services Case Worker

The Salvation Army; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Health insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Columbus, OH is seeking a Full-Time, non-exempt Material Assistance Services worker. You will prepare clothing and furniture vouchers, process food pantry orders, and register participants for seasonal programs, collaborating with the Corps Officer to fulfill the organization’s mission.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree (preferred) or 2 years in social work; valid Ohio driver's license and ability to obtain driving privileges per insurance standards.

Qualifications

• Understanding of The Salvation Army’s mission.
• Passion for serving vulnerable individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide Material Assistance Services at Hilltop Worship & Service Center.
• Write clothing and furniture vouchers; fill food pantry orders.
• Register participants for seasonal programs; coordinate with Corps Officer.

Skills

Mission focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

2 years social work experience

Job description

Overview

Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, 35 hours per week, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Salary: $16.00 per hour.

Job Focus: This position is responsible for Material Assistance Services at the Hilltop Worship & Service Center location. Material Assistance services include writing clothing and furniture vouchers, filling food pantry orders, and registration for all seasonal programs. This position will work in harmony with the Corps Officer to carry out The Salvation Army’s mission and ministry.

Benefits:

• A great place to work while helping some of Central Ohio’s most vulnerable individuals.
• Generous paid time off every year that includes 13 Holidays, 10 days of accrued vacation, 3 personal days and 12 sick days
• Paid: Jury Leave (up to maximum 12 weeks), Marriage Leave (5 days, after 1 year of service), Bereavement Leave (up to 5 days annually), $20,000 Life Insurance policy, Short-Term Disability, Military leave (5 days). Possible paid mileage.
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low-cost, low-deductible employee premiums and co-pays
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Voluntary Long-Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life, Flexible Spending Account, Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (TDA)
• Pension Plan, no employee contribution
• Fun monthly events and contests. Regularly scheduled team building opportunities, Holiday parties, Picnic.
• Work Environment: regular one on one meetings with supervisor, opportunity to serve on employee committee.

Qualifications

• An understanding of and passion for The Salvation Army’s Mission
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field preferred
• 2 years’ experience in a social work setting acceptable in lieu of a degree
• Valid Ohio Driver’s license and the ability obtain and maintain driving privileges per Salvation Army insurance standards

The Salvation Army’s Mission StatementThe 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 Christand to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.