Assistant Service Center Director (7339)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Carrollton, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting the Service Center Director in the planning, directing, and participating in the day-to-day operation, management, and maintenance of a Salvation Army Service Center, including a Thrift Store. The role involves assisting with the management of staff and volunteers, participating in screening and providing services to clients, representing The Salvation Army in the community in the director's absence, and monitoring the receipt and processing of Thrift Store donations to ensure merchandise is properly priced and rotated for maximum sales.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Two (2) years’ experience performing progressively responsible social service work with supervisory and bookkeeping responsibilities, or Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid State Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Assists in the planning, directing, coordinating, and supervising in the day-to-day operation of a Salvation Army Service Center and Thrift Store.
Ensures compliance with established policies and procedures.
Develops and implements improvements in operations to maximize service to the community.
Assists the Service Center Director in supervising, scheduling, and evaluating the work performed by Service Center and Thrift store staff and volunteers.
Trains staff and volunteers in proper work procedures.
Inspects work in progress and upon completion to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Conducts performance evaluations of staff.
Coordinates the cleanliness of the Service Center and Thrift Store equipment and facilities.
Ensures all equipment is properly maintained and notifies the director if maintenance and repair work need to be given to contractors.
Receives and receipts all donations, sorts and stocks merchandise.
Coordinates and monitors the rotation system of merchandise and directs the pricing of merchandise to maximize store sales.
In the absence of the director, prepares and makes daily sales deposits for the Thrift Store.
Ensures the security and accountability of all store funds.
Interviews clients to determine needs and provide appropriate assistance and referrals.
Maintains up-to-date social service case history files on all clients and maintains their confidentiality.
Discusses proposed changes affecting operations with the Director.
In the event of a disaster, immediately notifies the Divisional Disaster Coordinator at DHQ.
Ensures the Service Center office and store are maintained in a neat and orderly manner.
Picks up and delivers mail to the post office daily as needed.