Social Services Worker

Salvation Army A Georgia Corp; Corsicana (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Aflac Dental & Vision Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

Salvation Army A Georgia Corp is seeking a part-time staff member to assist clients with social services, food pantry, clothing closet and administrative tasks. You will interview clients to assess needs, maintain accurate records and refer clients to community partners while following program policies.

The role requires basic office skills, English communication and accuracy in documentation. The position offers part-time hours and benefits such as PTO and voluntary insurance; prior public

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years' experience in a social/public service setting preferred or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients to determine need and eligibility for services.
• Prepare accurate and complete client records and referrals to community agencies.
• Maintain effective working relationships with partner organizations.
• Perform administrative duties and operate basic office equipment.

Skills

English communication

Typing

Math skills

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Provides social service assistance to eligible clients in the following areas: food, lodging, clothing, furniture, and financial assistance; interviews clients to determine need and eligibility to receive services; prepares accurate and complete client records; refers clients to community agencies and maintains effective working relationships with the same; ensures compliance with program policies and procedures.Key Responsibilities:Supervisory Responsibilities (10%)Social Services Responsibilities (50%)Food Pantry and Clothing Closet Responsibilities (20%)Administrative Responsibilities (20%)Physical Requirements:Ability to meet attendance requirements.Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.Ability to perform mathematical calculations.Ability to type and keypunch information into a computer.Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically.Ability to operate various general office equipment including a telephone, computer and adding machine.Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light to heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.).Working Conditions:Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.Work may require driving a vehicle where there may be discomforts associated with heavy traffic or changes in weather.Part-Time Employee BenefitsPaid Time OffAflac Dental & Vision InsuranceVoluntary Life InsuranceEducation and Experience:High school diploma or G.E.D.,ANDTwo years experience working in a social or public service environment with experience assisting the public,ORAny equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled