Social Services Assistant

The Salvation Army•Warren, OH

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Assisting in the daily social service operations of The Salvation Army. This role is responsible for various client services including food distribution, appointment setting, resource referral, and administrative tasks. The position requires a compassionate individual with basic computer skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of computer skills.
Compliance of keeping to a schedule.
Willingness to work in a fast-paced, team atmosphere.
Flexibility and patience, compassion for people.
Must be able to lift 50lbs.
Must have a current driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Processing clients for social service assistance
Providing food and other supplies to clients with proper identification
Packing pantry bags and lunch bags daily
Maintain a clean, well-stocked and organized pantry (including refrigerator, freezer, shelves and table)
Assist with placing orders with the Second Harvest Food Bank
Receive food truck deliveries and put away inventory
Update client information in SA Inform and Pantry Trak databases
Set up appointments with clients and assist them with funding for rent and utilities when available
Distribute diapers through the Diaper Bank Program and input data into social services
Record all gifts in kind (GIK)
Serve as a referral service for clients seeking resources that may not be available at The Salvation Army
Answer and return phone calls
File, print, scan, fax, type and file various documents
Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly office space and work area(s)
Assist with Christmas applications for clients, assist in packing food baskets and Angel Tree gifts, Christmas Intake, in addition to recording data of Sam’s Club and Walmart Angel Tree Toys
Perform any other duties deemed necessary by the Corp Officers