11-050 - Social Service Coordinator - SC/Long Beach Red Shield

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

Position Summary

The Social Service Assistant is responsible for assisting the Social Service Coordinator in the organization, preparation, and execution of social service programming and activities. Additionally, they are to support the collection and purchase of food as well as assisting in maintaining social service inventories, cleaning and organization of social service products and equipment, and working with volunteers and staff as needed.

Essential Functions

• Complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene and health standards. Observes proper receiving, storing, recording and handling techniques for food and social service products.
• Stores food properly and safely, marking the date and item.
• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor.
• Apportions food for clients and distribution.
• Maintains daily production and client records.
• Engages clients with good customer service.
• Always keeps work area neat and clean and ensures clean area before leaving for the day.
• Cleans and maintains equipment used in social services.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions from personnel, visitors, agencies, staff, members, etc. under all conditions and circumstances.
• Coordinates with external sources for receiving or providing services to be distributed or referred to clients of The Salvation Army.
• Coordinates interdepartmentally to provide pathways of support for clients of The Salvation Army.
• Create and maintain referral relations with outside agencies.
• Support seasonal activities related to the position and Social Service Department.
• Work with staff and volunteers as assigned.
• Attends and represents The Salvation Army at events related to the position.
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs and training related to the position.
• All other duties as assigned in relation to the position and work environment.

PAY RATE: $22.00-$25.00/HR

Working Conditions

The employee is required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

This job operates in a social service environment which includes walk-in freezer and refrigerators.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Social Sciences or Case Management is preferred, or a minimum of three years working in the field of Social Services.
• Must be a certified food handler under the California Safety Code 97-0071.
• Ability to understand written information and keep accurate stats/inventory.
• Must be TB cleared upon hire date
• Microsoft Office applications and excel a plus.
• Ability to place orders and calculate inventories for production.
• Ability to work with and be trained on various computer and software systems related to the position.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Must have work experience in social service or market-based environments.
• Ability to carry out assignments independently, maintain good rapport and communication with other staff members, clients, and the public.
• Education or experience working with the homeless population.
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with Homeless individuals.
• Strong work ethic, personable, dependable and must be efficient.
• Must be able to work any shift and a signed schedule.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred