Social Services Administrator (TEMPORARY)-11-165- SC/San Fernando Valley Corps.

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.

Position Summary

The position will be responsible for the coordination of the Social Services Department as -well as supervision of staff and volunteers involved in the department.

Essential Functions

• Assist the SFV Social Service Department in its daily operation responsibilities working alongside the Corps officer to plan and assist the community:
• Work as a Case Worker in Social Services.
• Attend clients being sensitive to their needs.
• Organize daily files/stats.
• Process Summer Camp Paperwork
• Sort, stock food in shelves. Make food bags.
• Translate Papers
• Receiving and sorting daily mailCount donation following TSA policies.
• Answer, screen, and forward incoming calls
• Responsible for all Social Services Christmas programs, including sorting toys.
• Supervise janitor and coordinate volunteers in special events.Interview Client when necessary
• VA Representative
• Coordinator of risk management and safety committee
• Responsible for preparing LA food Pantry reports, GIK reports.
• Responsible to prepare Social Services Statistics
• Responsible to make bank deposits.Responsible for searching for resources for social services programs.
• Be flexible to other immediate assignments for the San Fernando Valley Corps as needed.

Working Conditions

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax and telephone. Ability to lift at least 25 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Have Experience in Social Service
• Have compassion for the needy
• Willing to work flexible hours.
• Driving test and passing MVR check
• If working in vicinity of children a criminal background check is required with certification for PTM

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Excellent Written and Verbal skills
• Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while paying critical attention to detail.
• Thrive in a team-oriented environment.
• Must have extensive knowledge and background of Army Policy, operations, procedures, and programs.