Social Services Ministry Worker - Fulltime + Benefits

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Position Title: Social Service Ministry Worker (DN222112)
Location: Suisun City, CA
Reports to: Social Services Director/ Corps Officers
FLSA Status: Hourly, Full - time (Non- Exempt)

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

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 for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

BASIC PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to ensure delivery of services and answer inquiries to the social service clients and community within the geographic boundaries of Solano County, and to help execute seasonal programs (holiday and summer camps) of The Salvation Army as directed by the supervisor. The intent of the position is to provide assistance with basic services and offer spiritual care for those in need. The ultimate goal would be to provide for the physical needs of those we serve and introduce them, where appropriate, to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. The majority of these activities will be conducted on a daily basis with emergency call up availability for disasters and other similar emergency occasions. The position shall also be involved in the operations of seasonal fundraising, volunteer recruitment and utilization and involved with other local community organizations and assisting agencies as needed (i.e. Food Bank, USDA, Reach and other). The execution of service delivery shall be in a manner consistent with the traditional ethics, methods, and purpose of The Salvation Army.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Execution of daily social services programs in accordance with the welfare assistance guidelines as established by the Corps Officer.
2. Supervision of the REACH energy program, in accordance with the REACH manual.
3. Represent The Salvation Army in a professional manner at all times.
4. Actively pursue all proper grants that would be consistent with The Salvation Army's missions and community needs.
5. Develop other services and programs that meet the need of the community.
6. Develop Church, community and local service club support
7. When needed, provide for, or direct clients to appropriate crisis counseling and intervention.
8. Ensure all client and statistical records are filled out completely and maintained in confidential file retrieval system.
9. Ensure all client information is entered in The Salvation Army "Others" program on a daily basis.
10. Ensure work times are being recorded daily and are submitted to the KROC center office bi-weekly for payroll.
11. Ensure maintenance of volunteer records and other office records in accordance with Salvation Army procedures.
12. Ensure that there is a nutritionally balanced resource of food and commodities on hand.
13. Operate the emergency food pantry including help from volunteers and extend program services to clients.
14. Maintain a ready level of food supply, food bags for clients and rotate inventory to minimize spoilage discards.
15. Maintain food inventories as they arrive to site and report monthly.
16. Follow all Salvation Army accounting procedures for financial and gift-in-kind matters as instructed.
17. Participate in all training as required.
18. Maintain and keep clean all Salvation Army owned property and equipment that is utilized.
19. Ensure safe operation of all equipment within scope of assignment.
20. Assist county truck driver in delivery off-loading of food supplies upon arrival from vendors
21. Report any needed repairs or replacement needs to supervisor when such needs are discovered.
22. Requires the ability to travel and assist at any of the corps within Solano County.
23. Forward all mail or in coming monies to the KROC center office.
24. Follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army policies and procedures.
25. Provide assistance to any special event function.
26. Introduce recipients of our services to the spiritual program opportunities and church ministry of The Salvation Army.
27. Initiate prayer with individuals when appropriate.
28. Perform other duties as assigned not herein described that may be required to ensure the overall success of the Service offices and The Salvation Army.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS/EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED equivalency.

SKILLS

1. Maintain the confidentiality of all client information.
2. Must have excellent verbal, written and telephone communication skills.
3. Thrive in a team-oriented environment. Be a team player.
4. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
5. Interview ability to determine client needs while maintaining client's dignity.
6. Ability to operate computer programs needed for daily tasks and to successfully communicate using email, FAX and telephone system.
7. Awareness of cleanliness standards for business and food handling environments.
8. Be able to share a personal testimony of personal Salvation

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License,
• Must be 21 years or older.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent lifting of 40 pounds from floor to table or shelf height.
• Good mobility with the ability to bend and have good dexterity regarding grasping, reaching, and handling.
• Ability to stand for up to two hours during work activities or sit for up to 30 minutes without standing during office/ clerical activities.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.