Responsibilities:
- Answering the telephone; providing assistance and information as needed
- Input client data into computerized tracking system
- Encourage clients to remain focused on their personal goal/ action plan
- Document daily activity in log book
- Ensure that clients attend to all required chores/ housekeeping activities
- Document rule infractions through incident reports
- Coordinate and offer assistance to volunteers as needed
- Ensure that meals are being prepared according to health department standards
- Receive and document donations and gifts received
- Review log entries since the last time worked for pertinent information
- Attend staff meetings as scheduled
- Determine client eligibility by verifying eligibility list and clearance card
- Conduct intake paperwork on new clients.
- Conduct bed checks periodically after curfew
- Ensure the safety of clients and security of the facility
- Enforce program guidelines and policies & procedures
- Contact appropriate agencies when crisis intervention is needed
- Remain on duty if there is a problem with the oncoming shift (sick employee) or until another staff member arrives.
- Ensure the building is clean and sanitary at the end of a shift
- Other duties as assigned by the Social Ministries Manager or Business Administrator
Position Ranking:
Regular, Part Time 2nd/3rd Shift, Non-Exempt
Qualifications:
Education:
High school diploma or equivalency. Human Service experience preferred.
Experience:
Individual must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Possess sound judgment and excellent decision-making skills. Individual must have the ability to work independently with little supervision or in a team environment. Possess a positive attitude in working with high-risk clients, volunteers and donors. Individual must be dependable, honest, and trustworthy. Individual must possess or have the ability to obtain food service sanitation certificate. Individual must be willing to become familiar with and support the mission of The Salvation Army and must be able to pass background check.
Physical Demands/ Work Environment:
This position is required to do light to moderate physical work. The individual must be able to lift 30 pounds. In order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the individual is regularly required to remain stationary for some periods of time, use hands and fingers, communicate, move, occasionally required to position self to stoop, kneel or crouch, frequently required to reach with and use arms and hands as required in using standard office equipment and a PC. Specific vision abilities by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to focus. The work environment for this position includes an office environment with a low noise level.
Pay Grade: 202
Salary Range: $15.75 - $18.90 Hourly
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DOING THE MOST GOOD
Do you want to use your skills and talents to make a lasting difference in the world? The Salvation Army is the fourth largest charity in the United States and is an international organization based on Biblical principles created to help people in need. We are mission-driven, diverse, collaborative, and focused on positive results for people. Join us in making a difference.
The Salvation Army offers a competitive benefit package for eligible employees which may include the following medical, dental, vision, hearing, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement accounts, a company-funded defined contribution (pension) plan and generous time off policies.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact the Human Resources department.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Human service experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Sound judgment and decision-making skills
- Ability to work independently or in a team
- Ability to pass a background check
- Ability to lift 30 pounds
- Food service sanitation certificate
What We Do
The Salvation Army is a church and charitable organization known for its charity work in over 120 countries, committed to 'Doing the Most Good' through community programs and aged care.
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