Family Services Assistant/Driver - Twin Falls, United States - Salvationarmytucson

Description

** Family Services Assistant/Driver**

**Job Category****:** Social Services **Requisition Number****:** FAMIL005365 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

**Recruiting Opportunity Closes: **

**Hourly Wage: $15.00**

**Hours per Week: 40**

**Status:** Part-Time

**Number of Positions: 1**

**Department: Twin Falls Service Extension**

**Position Title: Family Service Assistant/Driver**

**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.

To apply online go to:

To apply in person go to 348 4th Ave N, Twin Falls, ID Complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Questions, contact *Patty Cameron at* ** *, or call *. Ms. Cameron 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 or email , attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.

**COVID-19**

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.

**Education and Work Experience**:

Required: High School diploma.

Required: Must have at least 6 months office experience.

Preferred: 6 months experience working in a social service position.

**Certifications:**

Current Drivers License

Food Handlers Card

**Scope of Position**:

Under the supervision of the Twin Falls Service Center Coordinator, participate in helping ensure clients receive social service assistance. Using Salvation Army vehicle, transport and pick up donations as required. Will work with the Service Center Coordinator as event support for seasonal and fundraising projects. This position also provides facilities maintenance and janitorial services on a regular basis.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required**:

Maintain Client confidentiality.

Excellent telephone skills.

Maintain professionalism.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated.

Must possess the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Must have a pleasant disposition.

Maintain and manage a safe working environment.

Must be able to work well with others.

**Equipment used:**

Business Phone System

Personal Computer and Workstation

All-in-One Printer/Copier/ Fax Machine

Hand Truck

Motor Vehicle

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:

Social Services

Make food boxes.

Maintain inventory of items available for social service distribution.

Track in-kind donations.

Keep all food and food storage areas sanitary, organized and tidy in compliance with government agency standards and the best practices.

Answer phones and take detailed messages.

In the absence of the Service Center Coordinator manage the social service food bank.

Will provide support/backup to the Service Center Director for all social service programs which includes interviewing, referring to other/additional services, and providing financial and material assistance for clients in need.

Assist in maintaining social service client records according to Salvation Army policy and adhere to file retention policies as directed by the coordinator.

Assist the Service Center Coordinator with participation in community events as assigned.

Seasonal duties and events include Back to School events, Christmas Kettles, Summer Camp and other activities as required.

General support to Christmas Red Kettle, Food, and Toy drives.

Assist in making holiday food and toy boxes.

Assist with holiday distribution.

Assist with set-up and tear-down at special events and functions.

Driving

Responsible for regular food donation pickups.

Seasonally taking out and retrieving red kettles and kettle workers.

Seasonally taking out and retrieving food and toy donation bins.

Facility Maintenance

Provide routine cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and dusting of all interior and exterior building surfaces and furnishings.

Clean and sanitize equipment and building as needed.

Clean windows and glass on a weekly basis and as needed.

Arrange tables and chairs for various meetings and functions per the direction of Service Center Coordinator.

Regular removal of trash, litter and recyclables.

Mop hard floors, clean commodes and urinals, the restrooms daily and as needed.

Ensure that paper product dispensers are continually stocked with product. Place cleaning and paper product orders through designated personnel.

Make minor repairs (E.g., Paint touch-up, patch walls, fix leaks, reset garbage disposal, and other light handiwork.

Escort and be liaison between contractors/vendors and the Service Center Coordinator.

Regular cleaning and sweeping of exterior areas including sidewalks, paved areas, and landscaping.

Maintain appropriate inventories of cleaning products, supplies and products such as paper towels, toilet paper, and soaps throughout the facility.

**Physical Activity**:

Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.

Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.

Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower.

extremities and back muscles.

Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks.

Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward or outward.

Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.

Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.

Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions).

**Physical Requirements:**

Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasiona