Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 11.21.2024
Hourly Wage: $17.50
Hours Per Week: 35
Status: Non-Exempt / Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Department: Social Services/Christmas
Position Title: Social Services Assistant
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 of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Application Instructions:
Complete the online job application, upload a resume.
To apply online go to: Social Services Assistant
To apply in person go to 140 NE 4th Street, Newport, OR 97365. Bring a resume and complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Questions, contact Lt. Michele Dell’Olio at michele.dellolio@usw.salvationarmy.org or call (541) 283-0655. Lt. Dell’Olio is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.
Recruiting Accommodation Statement:
To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 or email thq.reporting.line@usw.salvationarmy.org, attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.
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Education and Work Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent: Required; Some continuing or college education preferred
Knowledge of The Salvation Army programs, policies, and procedures a plus
Bilingual Spanish preferred.
Scope of Position :
The Social Service Assistant provides direct and/or referral services to meet family and individual material, emotional, and spiritual needs. The scope of service provided is determined by the service center's social services programs. The Social Service Assistant communicates with persons seeking assistance in person, by telephone, or electronically, assesses stated needs to render available aid, performs data entry and clerical tasks, creates records and files, and keeps work areas organized and supplied. A person in this position will also help with supervising Salvation Army Christmas programs. This person must represent The Salvation Army in a positive manner at all times in personal conduct and appearance.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :
Knowledge required: use a computer effectively and efficiently in the working environment; use standard office machines (e.g., fax, copier, multi-line telephone, keyboard); use standard office practices and procedures; read, write, and speak the English language to express ideas and communicate effectively.
Skill required: type 25 wpm; perform data entry using database programs; use Microsoft software (primarily Outlook, Word) to correctly create basic documents (notes, memos, emails) and reports; use basic math (add, subtract, multiply, divide); establish effective working relationships; attention to detail, operate a motor vehicle.
Ability required: Interact with individuals using generally accepted business behaviors and standards. Use interpersonal skills to deal effectively with others in favorable and unfavorable situations. Organize, prioritize, and plan own work. Multitask, i.e., change work focus or respond to change of conditions and interruptions in workflow. Learn new systems and procedures. Problem solves, i.e., the ability to identify problems and find effective solutions.
License and Certifications:
Driver’s License
First Aid/CPR
Food Handler
Salvation Army Protecting the Mission child safety training and certificate
Salvation Army Decision Driving certificate
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead. Ability to operate telephone. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to access and produce information from a computer. Ability to understand written information.
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 is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
Working Conditions:
The Salvation Army Newport Corps building consists of 2 stories with stairs, no elevator, but handicapped access to both via 2 separate parking lots (1 for each floor). There are security cameras and a security system throughout the building for the safety of the employees, volunteers, corps members, and property. The Mobile Food Pantry takes place at the Lincoln City Church of Christ and is held outdoors in a drive-thru style distribution. Other programs and services are held at various locations throughout the county and Division, and travel to these locations may be required.
Acknowledgement of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army: The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.
MISCELLANEOUS: The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude employment. The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered.
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 is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
Supervisor : Corps Officer(s)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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