Social Services Worker (3401)

THE SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP•Fort Myers, FL

8h•$16

About The Position

This position is located in Bonita Springs, FL This position is responsible for: Provides social service assistance to eligibles clients in the following areas: food, clothing, and financial assistance. Interviews clients to determine need and eligibility to receive services. Prepares accurate and complete client records. Refers clients to community agencies an maintains effective working relationships with the same. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Moderate amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying objects (up to 40 lbs.) 25-40% of work time. Majority of work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like. Weekly food bank deliveries require outdoor work for 1-2 hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D AND
Two years experience working in a social or public service environment with experience assisting the public OR
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English and Spanish languages.

Responsibilities

Provides social service assistance to eligibles clients in the following areas: food, clothing, and financial assistance.
Interviews clients to determine need and eligibility to receive services.
Prepares accurate and complete client records.
Refers clients to community agencies an maintains effective working relationships with the same.