Social Services Worker
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The Salvation Army
Birmingham, AL, US
Summary
The position is responsible for preparing and processing vouchers for food, clothing, and furniture for eligible clients. It also involves managing pantry inventory and providing financial assistance for rent and utilities.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: ALM-Birmingham AL Area Command - Birmingham, AL, Position Type: Full Time Regular, Salary Range: $13.80 - $13.80Hourly, Job Category: Social Services, Typical hours: Monday - Friday 8am- 4pm with a one hour lunch break. This is a 35 hour per week position.
This position is responsible for :
Prepares, completes, and processes food, clothing, and furniture vouchers for eligible clients.
Key Responsibilities :
Provides client's with food from pantry; receives and stocks items donated for the pantry; maintains an itemized account of pantry disbursements and inventory.
Processes rent and utility financial assistance for eligible clients; contacts utility organizations and landlords to arrange and process financial assistance.
Answers telephone in a courteous and tactful manner; assists clients by providing accurate and complete information regarding the Social Service Program operations and/or services; assists public in locating missing persons.
Performs related work for special and seasonal projects.
Performs other related work as required.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing insurance (bundle)
403B
PTO after 90 days
Aflac
Voluntary Life
and much more!!
What We Look For In You:
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.
License & Certifications : Valid Driver License is required
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans / Disabled
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
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.
Founded
1865
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Nonprofit
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Alexandria, VA
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
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.
Founded
1865
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Nonprofit
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Alexandria, VA