Social Services Aide

LOCATION: Santa Fe, NM

STATUS: PT/28 hrs/wk

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma required


• Some college coursework preferred


• Bilingual in Spanish and English strongly preferred


• Able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others.


• Mature and able to work with employees and leadership in a professional & courteous manner.


• Able to take initiative and work independently.


• Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure.


• Capable of maintaining a high level of integrity and confidentiality


• Demonstrate a positive attitude & an ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds & circumstances


• Able to maintain a non-judgement attitude, professional approach and boundaries with clients


• Detail-oriented, accurate, and precise, and maintain accurate filing systems.


• Capable of handling and controlling multiple projects


• Demonstrate a strong “team player” attitude and a passion for those served.


• Must be able to pass a criminal background check

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and deliver daily social service programs for The Salvation Army Santa Fe Corps.


• Interview clients, assess immediate needs, verify eligibility, and provide approved assistance.


• Administer available assistance programs, including clothing and furniture vouchers, gas cards, bus passes, market-style food assistance, rental assistance, New Mexico Gas Company assistance, and the PNM Good Neighbor Fund.


• Accurately document all services provided and maintain organized, confidential client records.


• Enter required client and service information into the WellSky database.


• Answer telephone calls, record and route messages, check and respond to email, and follow up with clients regarding applications and services.


• Use Microsoft Office applications to complete routine administrative work.


• Stock and organize food pantry inventory and remove expired or damaged items.


• Support holiday and seasonal programs, including back-to-school distributions, the Angel Tree program, and other seasonal social services activities.


• Complete all required food safety, PTM, and job-related training.


• Comply with State of New Mexico regulations and The Salvation Army policies and procedures.


• Work the regular schedule of Tuesday through Friday.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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.