Social Services Worker (7479)

SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP; Corsicana (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Aflac Dental & Vision Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP in Corsicana, TX is seeking a part-time Social Services worker with benefits to assist eligible clients with food, lodging, clothing, furniture and financial assistance. The role involves interviewing clients to determine need, preparing records, and referring to community agencies.

Education required is a High School Diploma or GED. Candidates should have about two years in social/public service settings and be able to work with the public; related training may be

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two years of experience in a social or public service environment with experience assisting the public.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervisory responsibilities over staff or volunteers (10%).
• Social services responsibilities (50%).
• Food pantry and clothing closet responsibilities (20%).
• Administrative responsibilities (20%).

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: TX-Corsicana Corps - Corsicana, TX 75110

Position Type: Part Time with Benefits 20 or More

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Job Category: Social Services

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 Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Aflac Dental & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance

What We Are Looking for in You Education and Experience

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

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled