Social Service Assistant

The Salvation Army Southern California • Delta, CO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Social Services Assistant will assist on a daily basis to help clients meet their needs within our ability. This position will be responsible for all aspects of food donations, working with volunteers, and keeping records for community service workers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Possess good customer service
• Able to follow verbal and written directions
• Able to work with excel and word
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must be able to stand on your feet for a long period of time
• A minimum age of 21 (for insurance provision) and possession of a valid in-state driver’s license is required
• An MVR will be processed every year in accordance with The Salvation Army’s policies
• Continued employment will be contingent upon a biennial (every two years) background check that is processed in accordance with The Salvation Army’s policies
• Ability to maneuver
• Ability to remain in a stationary position
• Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead
• Ability to operate telephone
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to access and produce information from the computer
• Ability to understand written information
• Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation

Nice To Haves

• Make suggestions to Social Services Director and Corps Officer about what is needed in the food bank

Responsibilities

• Make sure food pantry and storage units are kept clean and organized
• Make food boxes and bags for the clients needs
• Helping with the unloading of trucks when food is delivered
• Assist the Director in helping with commodities and TEFAP
• Record freezer and refrigeration temperatures
• Assist with the seasonal activities during Thanksgiving and Christmas
• Help with food donations and food bank pick-ups from local stores
• Assist in doing food drives in the community
• Assist in helping with Vouchers for various Army programs

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental, life as well as voluntary life and disability insurance
• Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire)
• Vacation benefit – 10 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0385 hours for each hour worked, excluding overtime (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment)
• One floating day off for use (accrued immediately, and again annually, but may not be used until the completion of the initial three-month introductory period of employment)
• Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service)
• Voluntary Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (403(b)plan)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees