Social Services and Volunteer Coordinator Apply
Full job description
Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 07.31.2024
Hourly Wage: $16.00
Hours Per Week: 35-40
Status: Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Department: Social Services
Position Title: Social Services and Volunteer Coordinator
Supervisor: Corps Officer
The Salvation Army 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.
Application Instructions:
Complete the online job application, upload a resume.
To apply online go to: Social Services and Volunteer Coordinator
To apply in person go to 605 N. Blvd, Idaho Falls, ID 83402. Bring a resume and complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Questions, contact Capt. Steve Staneart at steve.staneart@usw.salvationarmy.org or call (414) 202-3152. Capt. Staneart is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.
Recruiting Accommodation Statement:
To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 or email thq.reporting.line@usw.salvationarmy.org, attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.
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Qualifications:
- Education High School diploma or GED equivalency. Must have a valid driver license.
Scope of Position:
The Community Services and Volunteer Assistant will provide clerical and project support to the Corps Officer, assist in the management of the Volunteer Program, and volunteers.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Professional: The ability to work in a distinctively Christian environment, the ability to interact with co-workers and the public in a positive, professional manner in conformity with The Salvation Army Mission Statement. The ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances. Must possess the self-discipline necessary to perform repetitive tasks without lowering quality of work. Able to work with limited supervision, and work in a team setting with other professionals. Exercises good judgment and be comfortable taking initiative with projects. This can be a high-pressure position to meet deadlines.
Equipment: The following equipment may be used: telephone, computer copy machines, calculator, and motor vehicles.
Skills & Abilities:
- Good working knowledge of standard office equipment and systems and proficient with current computer programs including Windows, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and MS Publisher.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to address multiple projects in a timely manner.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal communication and relationship skills.
- Detailed oriented.
- Ability to take projects from beginning through completion in a timely manner.
- Ability and willingness to keep information confidential.
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Social Services Assistant:
- Answer phones, direct calls and taking messages, as needed.
- Interview and assess requests for assistance to determine the type of assistance to be provided. Provide direct assistance to meet requests that are within the scope of the Social Services programs. Refer clients to other resources available in the community.
- Refer clients to corps officer for pastoral contact if client requests.
- Prepare designated quantities of food and personal items for distribution as needed. Alternatively, help clients make their food and personal item selections in the food pantry.
- Take inventory of goods on hand as needed. Make orders or inform the appropriate person of the need for replenishing supplies.
- Receive food and material orders and donations. Issue receipt for donations of monetary and in-kind gifts. Record amounts received. Stock shelves. Store foods according to established standards, procedures, and Food Codes.
- Drive vehicle to pick up food orders or donations as necessary.
- As directed, recruit and orient volunteers and Community Service Workers to the Social Services Department. Provide training and direct them to perform authorized tasks.
- Provide general administrative and clerical assistance, as assigned by the Corps Officer.
- Assist in projects, including logistical coordination of meetings and training sessions.
- Compile and manage databases, as assigned.
- Organize and maintain filing system.
- Record and distribute minutes of meetings.
- Photocopy, type and/or file, as needed.
- Regular and punctual attendance is an essential job requirement.
Volunteer Coordinator:
- Assists in the development and implementation of the Volunteer Program for the Idaho Falls Corps, including Congregational Life and Social Services. This includes recruiting, screening, and placing volunteers in addition to developing, implementing, and monitoring the program.
- Assist in the Design and implement the volunteer recruitment and placement process, including reference and background checks on volunteers for all programs.
- Assist in the volunteer portion of the kettle program, including recruiting, organizing, scheduling, supervising, and dismissing volunteers.
- Assist in disseminating and provide updates of policies for use of volunteers to all programs.
- Assist in creating and maintaining the data base for volunteer records including contact interaction and any other crucial information.
- Assist in providing opportunities for appropriate training and orientation of volunteers prior to assigning them to a particular task or certain department of the Idaho Falls Corps, Congregational Life, or Social Services.
- Create and maintain an office support system that will allow for timely and accurate record keeping, including the area of statistical reports related to all volunteer programs, accounting of expenditures and other reporting as required.
- Work with Agencies to place Community Service Workers (Court Ordered) at appropriate times. Tracking and recording all paperwork for Courts and Agencies.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be well groomed and adhere to the required dress code.
- Must be able to perform tasks of a repetitive nature without diminishing performance.
- Must be able to walk, bend, stoop, squat, twist body, stand for short/long periods of time, kneel, push, pull, have sense of touch, reach, grasp with hands and fingers, lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds unassisted, climb stairs, close vision, distance vision, talk, hear, have-eye hand coordination, have manual dexterity, speak and read, and working in noisy areas, as these movements are a regular requirement of this position.
- This position may require long periods of sitting at a desk using a computer and telephone. Must be able to sit for long periods of time in front of a computer screen.
Working Conditions: This position may have frequent phone and in person contact with people from diverse backgrounds who may be angry, hostile, confused or frustrated.
As with any position with The Salvation Army, it is impossible to predict the many requests and assignments that may be made on an employee. Flexibility and a cooperative spirit are crucial characteristics of the individual who holds this important position.
This position has access to confidential and private information. It is essential that confidentiality and privacy be observed.
Miscellaneous: The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude employment. The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered.
The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a motor vehicle record check. They must have a valid drivers license and acceptable driving record.
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 a reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
It is expected that each employee will be familiar with The Salvation Army Western Territorial Handbook for Employees. Questions regarding its contents can be directed to the Human Resource Administrative Assistant or immediate supervisor.
The Salvation Army reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
The Salvation Army reserves the right to adjust full time hours is contingent on funding received annually.
Education
Required- High School or Equivalent or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Driver's License
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
