Social Services Worker (9230)

THE SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

PTO

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans and more!

Job summary

The Salvation Army A Georgia Corp in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Social Services Assistant to provide food, clothing, and financial assistance to eligible clients. The role involves interviewing clients, documenting records, and referring clients to community agencies, with a focus on serving Veterans and disabled applicants.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, two years in a social/public service setting, and English/Spanish language abilities, plus a valid Florida driver’s

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years experience in a social or public service environment.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Spanish Linguist Preferred.

Skills

Spanish language

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: FLA-Ft Myers AC - Ft Myers, FL 33919, Salary Range: $16.00 Hourly, Job Category: Social Services, Schedule/Hours: 40

This position is responsible for:

Provides social service assistance to eligibles clients in the following areas: food, clothing, and financial assistance.

Key Responsibilities

• Interviews clients to determine need and eligibility to receive services.
• Prepares accurate and complete client records.
• Refers clients to community agencies an maintains effective working relationships with the same.
• Spanish Linguist Preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Moderate amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying objects (up to 40 lbs.) 25-40% of work time. Majority of 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. Weekly food bank deliveries require outdoor work for 1-2 hours.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans and more!

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 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.

Ability to read, write and communicate the English language and Spanish.

Licenses and Certifications

Valid State Drivers License

*This position requires a level 2 background screening. For general information about the Florida Clearinghouse screening process, please visit: B531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans/Disabled