Social Services Worker

Salvation Army Corp; Country Club Estates (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Salvation Army Corp greets and interviews clients seeking assistance to determine eligibility based on program guidelines. You will record client information, maintain accurate records, and refer clients to community agencies while upholding strong working relationships with partners.

Responsibilities include data entry into the database, preparing monthly statistical reports, and ensuring strict compliance with program policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of social service practices and principles.
• Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.
• Ability to type and keypunch information into a computer.

Responsibilities

• Greet and interview clients requesting assistance to determine eligibility based on program guidelines.
• Record client information and maintain accurate records; refer clients to community agencies.
• Maintain effective working relationships with community agencies and partners.
• Input client data into a database within established timelines; prepare monthly statistical reports.
• Ensure compliance with program policies and procedures.

Skills

Interviewing clients

Record keeping

Communication in English

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Typing / data entry

Office equipment operation

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Greet and interview clients requesting assistance to determine client's eligibility for assistance based on program guidelines and restrictions; records client's records and maintains accurate and complete records, refers clients to community agencies and maintains effective working relationships with the same, ensures compliance with program policies and procedures. Inputs client information to database accurately and in accordance with established timelines and procedures, Prepares and maintains statistical records on all services provided; complies and prepares monthly statistical reports; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the sameHigh School or GED equivalent any combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Knowledge of social service practices and principles.Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write and communicate the English Language effectively. Ability to type and keypunch information into a computer. Skill in Microsoft Word and Excel applications with the ability to effectively create and maintain spreadsheets. Ability to interview clients to evaluate their needs. Ability to operate various general office equipment including a telephone, computer and adding machine. Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically. Ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army.