Secretary/Social Worker (Freeport Corps)
The Salvation Army•Freeport, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
The Secretary/Social Worker at the Freeport Corps is responsible for managing various social services tasks, including client intake, resource distribution, volunteer coordination, and administrative support. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills, a commitment to client welfare, and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
Requirements
- Strong communications and organizational skills.
- Responsible, respectful, positive role model, and able to follow instructions.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Social Services.
- Well organized and sensitive to individual cases.
- Bilingual (English / Spanish).
- Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Word, and others as required.
Responsibilities
- Attend all calls regarding Social Services.
- Share information with the Corps Commanding Officer regarding the total welfare of Social Services at the Corps.
- Complete monthly intake applications on clients.
- Prepare Thrift Store Assistance Vouchers when necessary.
- Prepare and distribute grocery/food bags to clients.
- Take inventory of Food Pantry items, call in orders, and ensure all HPNAP monies are spent by the deadline.
- Make monthly orders from the Food Bank and stock shelves.
- Sort donated food, checking for and discarding outdated/damaged materials.
- Coordinate the annual food drive by US postal workers.
- Recruit and monitor volunteers for Social Services, ensuring proper paperwork is completed.
- Assist in coordinating the annual volunteer thank you luncheon.
- Coordinate Community Service individuals and secure/file proper documentation.
- Report required documentation of Community service individuals to County/City officials.
- Assist in the applications process for Corps summer activities, such as campers for Star Lake Camp/VBS programs.
- Respond to correspondence pertaining to social services.
- Assist in public relations events and campaigns assigned by the corps officer, including the Christmas kettle campaign.
- Fulfill any other tasks assigned on an as-needed basis by the commanding officer.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Be responsible for opening and closing the building when required.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
