Social Services Attendant- 11-165- SC/ San Fernando Valley Corps

Salvation Army Careers•Van Nuys, CA

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About The Position

The Social Services Attendant provides janitorial services to facility programs and spends approximately half of their time supporting the Social Service Department by assembling and providing food boxes to clients. The role serves community members with dignity and respect, while maintaining conduct that supports The Salvation Army’s religious goals and public image. The attendant assists with social services programs, including food distribution, homeless services, senior programs, and other services as needed. Duties include sorting and storing food appropriately, preparing food boxes, coordinating volunteers, picking up food and donations, following USDA food distribution and safety guidelines, and helping with holiday events and distributions. The role also performs janitorial duties throughout the facility, maintains cleaning supplies and spaces, and reports damage or repair needs to a supervisor. Other duties and special projects may be assigned by the Corps Officer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Janitorial experience.
Willingness to work flexible hours.
Valid California driver license.
Acceptable MVR results according to policy.
Maintain appropriate confidentiality.
Excellent written and verbal skills.
Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while paying close attention to detail.
Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.
Extensive knowledge and background of Army policy, operations, procedures, and programs.
Good physical and mental health to meet program demands.
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on a continuous or intermittent basis.
Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and reach overhead.
Ability to operate a computer, fax and copy machine, and telephone.
Criminal background check and certification for Protect the Mission policies and procedures required if working in the vicinity of children.

Nice To Haves

Additional education is helpful.

Responsibilities

Assist with social services programs, including food distribution, homeless services, senior programs, and other programs as needed.
Sort dry and canned food and store refrigerated items at appropriate temperatures.
Prepare food boxes using donations and pick up food boxes from the warehouse as needed.
Coordinate volunteers and ensure they are properly trained to make food boxes or perform other tasks.
Pick up donations from stores as needed.
Follow USDA guidelines for food distribution and safety.
Assist with holiday events and distribution as needed.
Clean and maintain rooms, meeting spaces, restrooms, outside areas, windows, floors, walls, the multipurpose room, the janitorial room, kitchen, and walk-in refrigerator.
Remove trash and restock restrooms and cleaning supplies as needed.
Maintain an inventory of cleaning supplies and keep the janitorial room clean and organized.
Keep rooms and doors closed and locked when not in use.
Report facility damage and repair needs to a supervisor.
Complete other responsibilities and special projects as assigned by the Corps Officer.