Social Services Worker

Job Details Job Location: ALM-Tuscaloosa Al Corps - Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 Position Type: Part Time with Benefits 20 or More Salary Range: $13.50 - $13.50 Job Category: Social Services Monday - Thursday : 9:00 am- 3:00 pm This position is responsible for : 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. Key Responsibilities: Greets and interviews clients requesting assistance to determine client's eligibility for assistance based on program guidelines and restrictions; records clients’ disposition and other pertinent information such as income, expenses, family, and work history; assists clients in completing applications for assistance, picture identification cards, payroll statements, utility bills etc. Prepares, completes, and processes food, clothing, and furniture vouchers for eligible clients; directs clients to Lodge kitchen, Thrift Store or Distribution Center for assistance. Provides clients with food from pantry; receives and stocks items donated for the pantry; maintains an itemized account of pantry disbursements and inventory. Locates and arranges temporary housing for eligible clients which may include Salvation Army housing facility; contacts local lodges, homeless shelters, motels, churches, etc. for availability and referrals. Processes rent and utility financial assistance for eligible clients; contacts utility organizations and landlords to arrange and process financial assistance. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions: Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to perform mathematical calculations. Ability to type and keypunch information into a computer. Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically. Ability to operate various general office equipment including a telephone, typewriter, computer, and adding machine. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time. Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. Benefits : Aflac Voluntary Life PTO WHAT WE ARE LOOKING 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 (if applicable) Approved Driver on The Salvation Army Driver Qualification Approved Driver List (if applicable) Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled #J-18808-Ljbffr Salvation Army