Social Service Aide

OVERVIEW:

The Salvation Army in Hanford operates a Social Service Office which assists people in need with Emergency Food Boxes, utility assistance, and other needs. The Social Services Aide will primarily help with our food pantry, preparing and providing boxes of food to clients. They may assist with data entry or other office work if needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help sort and prepare boxes of non-perishable food.
• Help add produce or other perishable items to boxes as directed.
• Help with cleanup (clear tables, sweep, mop, etc.) as needed.
• Help bring carts of food to client vehicles and double check paperwork as directed by Caseworker.
• Other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be at least 15 years of age.
• Experience working with the public

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with the public.
• High level of integrity and reliability.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes)
• Ability to stand for an hour or more at a time.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

ADA Statement

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 if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment 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.

At-Will

I hereby understand and acknowledge that, unless otherwise defined by applicable law, any employment relationship with this organization is of an "at-will" nature, which means that the Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge the Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this "at will" employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.