Job Description
Location: Fairfax Corps Position Type: Regular Full-Time/Hourly
Pay Range: $20.93 - $22.00/hour
About this opportunity: Under the general supervision of the Social Services Program Coordinator, the Social Service Worker/Secretary I provides social service assistance to eligible clients in the following areas: food, lodging, clothing, furniture, and financial assistance; interviews clients to determine need and eligibility to receive services; prepares accurate and complete client records; refers clients to community agencies and maintains effective working relationships with the same; ensures compliance with program policies and procedures. The Social Service Worker/Secretary I also performs secretarial duties under the direction of the Corps Officers.
Key responsibilities:
•Client Services
•Communication
•Special Events/Projects
•Administrative/Record Keeping
What we are looking for in you: •High school diploma or G.E.D.
•AND
•Three year's 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.
•Valid Driver's License and must meet TSA MVR Requirements.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language Limited amount of physical effort is required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.). Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
Work may be performed in a normal office environment within a climate-controlled structure. There is little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, and dirt.
Employee Benefits •Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
•Paid Time Off & Holidays
•Retirement Plan and more!
Why work for us? The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
The Salvation Army strives to do the "Most Good" for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.
Five values at the heart of everything we do...We are...
•Passionate
•Compassionate
•Uplifting
•Brave
•Trustworthy
Additional Information: All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
To apply, click on the "Apply Now" icon at the bottom of this posting.
Application Submittal Period: 1/27/2025 - Until Filled
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.
We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!
Other details - Job Family PMC-NON-EXEMPT
- Job Function Social Services
- Pay Type Hourly
- Min Hiring Rate $20.93
- Max Hiring Rate $22.00
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work,