Social Services Worker

Job Details

Location:

ALM-Meridian Ms Corps - Meridian, MS 39301
Salary Range: $13.00 - $13.00 Hourly
Category:
Social Services

This position is responsible for:

Provides social service assistance to eligible clients in the following areas: food, lodging, clothing, furniture, and financial assistance.

• Greets and interviews clients requesting assistance to determine client's eligibility for assistance based on program guidelines and restrictions; records clients disposition and other pertinent information such as income, expenses, family and work history; assists clients in completing applications for assistance; photocopies social security cards, picture identification cards, payroll statements, utility bills etc.
• Prepares, completes, and processes food, clothing, and furniture vouchers for eligible clients; directs clients to Lodge kitchen, Thrift Store or Distribution Center for assistance.
• Provides clients with food from pantry; receives and stocks items donated for the pantry; maintains an itemized account of pantry disbursements and inventory.
• Locates and arranges temporary housing for eligible clients; contacts local lodges, homeless shelters, motels, churches, etc. for lodging.
• Processes rent and utility financial assistance for eligible clients; contacts utility organizations and landlords to arrange and process financial assistance.
• Assists eligible clients needing transportation assistance based on medical or relocation needs; arranges transportation through bus‑line and contacts family members, friends, churches for assistance.

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to type and keypunch information into a computer.
• Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically.
• Ability to operate various general office equipment including a telephone, typewriter, computer, and adding machine.
• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.
• Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
• Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

• Aflac
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• PTO

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Two years experience working in a social or public service environment with experience assisting the public.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Valid Driver License (if applicable)

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Veterans | Disabled