About this opportunity
Salvation Army lists this Social Services Worker/ Receptionist (8941) opportunity in melbourne, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Schedule/Hours: Mon. 9am-12pm, Tues thru Thur. 9am- - 4pm. Friday 9am-12pm. (25 Hours per week)
This position is responsible for:
Provides social services assistance to eligible clients needing food services; interviews clients to determine need and eligibility to receive services; prepares complete client records; refers clients to community agencies and maintains effective working relationships with the same.
Answers the telephone in a courteous manner and directs calls to the appropriate destination; receives and receipts deliveries and donations; greets and announces visitors; performs clerical work such as typing and filing.
Key Responsibilities:
* Greets and interviews clients requesting assistance to determine client's eligibility for assistance based on program guidelines.
* Prepares, completes, and processes food assistance requests, provides clients with food from pantry; receives and stocks items donated for the pantry.
* Answers phones in a courteous and tactful manner; transfers calls to the appropriate destination.
* Assists with the distribution of donated breads, pastries, and other items.
* Sorts and distributes mail; ensures all mail reaches appropriate destination.
* Performs clerical work such as typing and filing.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
* 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.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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 necessary knowledge, skill, and abilities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Knowledge of general office practices and principles.
* Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
* Ability to meet attendance requirements.
* Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans Disabled
Worksite address
melbourne, FL, 32935, US
Who can apply
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