Social Services Worker

Salvation Army; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Aflac

Voluntary Life

PTO

Job summary

The Salvation Army – AL Corps in Tuscaloosa, AL is seeking a part-time Social Services Assistant with benefits to support clients in need.

You will interview clients, determine eligibility, prepare records, issue vouchers, arrange housing and financial assistance, and coordinate with community partners.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years in social/public service; Monday-Thursday schedule is posted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years experience in a social/public service environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets and interviews clients to determine eligibility and records disposition and information.
• Prepares, completes, and processes food, clothing, and furniture vouchers for eligible clients.
• Provides clients with food from pantry and maintains pantry stock and inventory.
• Locates temporary housing and arranges financial assistance with utility providers and landlords.

Education

High school diploma or GED.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: ALM-Tuscaloosa Al Corps - Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

Position Type: Part Time with Benefits 20 or More

Salary Range: $13.50 - $13.50

Job Category: Social Services

Monday - Thursday : 9:00 am- 3:00 pm

This position is responsible for :

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:

• Greets and interviews clients requesting assistance to determine client's eligibility for assistance based on program guidelines and restrictions; records clients’ disposition and other pertinent information such as income, expenses, family, and work history; assists clients in completing applications for assistance, picture identification cards, payroll statements, utility bills etc.
• Prepares, completes, and processes food, clothing, and furniture vouchers for eligible clients; directs clients to Lodge kitchen, Thrift Store or Distribution Center for assistance.
• Provides clients with food from pantry; receives and stocks items donated for the pantry; maintains an itemized account of pantry disbursements and inventory.
• Locates and arranges temporary housing for eligible clients which may include Salvation Army housing facility; contacts local lodges, homeless shelters, motels, churches, etc. for availability and referrals.
• Processes rent and utility financial assistance for eligible clients; contacts utility organizations and landlords to arrange and process financial assistance.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• 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, typewriter, computer, and adding machine.
• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.
• Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
• 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.

Benefits :

• Aflac
• Voluntary Life
• PTO

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.,
• and
• Two years experience working in a social or public service environment with experience assisting the public,
• or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

License & Certifications:

• Valid Driver License (if applicable)
• Approved Driver on The Salvation Army Driver Qualification Approved Driver List (if applicable)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled