Family Services Worker - Miles Park

The Salvation Army•Cleveland, OH

13d

About The Position

The Family Services Worker will provide direct assistance to corps clients to alleviate the immediate need for food, clothing, utility assistance, and referral.

Requirements

LSW preferred but not required
Knowledge of computers
Knowledge of various software including but not limited to Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, or ability to learn quickly.
Must be able to routinely lift and carry boxes weighing 50 pounds or more
Serve safe certified
Valid Motor Vehicle Driver’s License
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Nice To Haves

LSW preferred

Responsibilities

Interview and assess clients, providing direct assistance or referral to outside agencies as appropriate.
Assist in administering seasonal social service programs.
Maintain accurate records for each client per internal/external funding guidelines.
Compile the program statistics monthly per organizational and funding guidelines.
Attend community events, meetings/seminars/workshops at the direction of the Corps Officers.
Order, oversee and verify billing for delivery of pantry food
Stock pantry shelves
Maintain accurate pantry records for internal and external reporting
Manage client intake and annual re-verification
Order and oversee the food delivery
Set up and take out tents for the produce giveaway
Secure volunteers
Interview clients, maintain confidential client files, update each visit and assist with services such as emergency food, utilities, rent, and other basic needs
Maintain Social Services statistics
Maintain accurate assistance records for internal and external reporting
Oversee soup kitchen and summer lunch program
Work with Corps Officer on special projects such as: Christmas Assistance Program Summer Camp Back to School Project