Riverside Corps-13-090

Salvation Army Careers•Riverside, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Social Services/Pantry Worker will clean and coordinate food pantry. Help put away food pickups. Assist with other social service Programs. Assist with preparation of Corps programs and services. Assist with daily facility maintenance needs as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Experience working effectively with clients, staff, and others of diverse backgrounds and interests.
Experience working with and helping the homeless population.
Good relations and respect for other employees, associates, clients, and the goals and objectives of The Salvation Army.
Advance computer skills: Experience working with Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, power point, fax, scan, general knowledge office equipment.
A criminal background check is required with certification for protect the mission policies and procedures.
Required to have a food handlers’ card.
Required to have a CDL
Ability to embrace the mission of the Salvation Army.
High ethics and integrity.
Ability to work with compassion, kindness, and understanding.
Willing and able to maintain confidential information in accordance with Salvation Army and industry standards
Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized and clean work environment
Ability to adapt and learn new skills quickly.
Thrive in a team-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English /Spanish with Ability to speak and write both languages with professional level skill are preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with all food pantry needs in Riverside/Moreno Valley locations
Assist drivers with reception and storage of food pickups
Maintain a clean and organization system for all food in party and walk-in refrigerator and freezer
Maintain a clean and organized system for the shower program and social services area.
Supervising shipments and deliveries for the pantry.
Run the shower program for the homeless and maintain service logs.
Running reports and following protocols for Feeding America duties.
Assist with SAM meals for the local elementary schools.
Data entry for social services programs and services.
Supervising volunteers working in the shower and pantry services area.
Work with the property manager to address minor facility needs in social services areas.
Run the utility assistance and program and make appointments for potential clients.
Assist Corps Officers with Corps program setup and preparations during holiday events.