Social Services Worker_NE-TX_-Corps Program

Social Services --Corps Program

Midland, TX, USA

Posted Friday, November 14, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Provides social service assistance to eligible clients in the following areas: food, lodging, clothing, furniture, and financial assistance; interviews clients to determine need and eligibility to receive services; prepares accurate and complete client records; refers clients to community agencies and maintains effective working relationships with the same; ensures compliance with program policies and procedures.

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job‑related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

• 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 Family Store or Food Pantry for assistance.
• 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.
• Provides funeral and burial assistance for clients; contacts funeral home and cemetery to make arrangements; contacts county courthouse and local agencies to determine available funds.
• Serves as liaison to other agencies in order to obtain/coordinate assistance on client’s behalf; builds and maintains professional working relationships with community agencies.

• Prepares food bags/boxes according to the number of family members; packs food items in boxes and marks boxes accordingly to distribute to clients.
• Receives, inspects and sorts donated food items according to the category and condition; prepares labels for food; packages food.
• Keeps food pantry organized and well-stocked; lifts and carries items to the appropriate destination for distribution to clients.
• Coordinates the retrieval, storage, and distribution of food and commodities for the program; keeps food pantry organized and well-stocked; lifts and carries items to the appropriate destination for distribution to clients.
• Maintains food pantry area in a neat and orderly manner; monitors expiration dates on all food in the pantry; discards outdated or damaged food.
• Determines the appropriate amount of food to order for the program; maintains and organizes an adequate inventory of food and supplies for the Food Program; ensures the supply meets the needs of the program; informs supervisor when supplies are low; prepares records and charts to be used to facilitate/document the distribution of food and supplies to clients.

• Inputs client information to database accurately and in accordance with established timelines and procedures; prepares and files client records in a timely manner ensuring all information is accurate and up‑to‑date; obtains signatures of clients as needed; reviews and tracks all client records in order to determine if client is active or inactive; maintains confidentiality of client information.
• Prepares and maintains statistical records on all services provided; compiles and prepares monthly statistical reports; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.
• Answers telephone in a courteous and tactful manner; assists clients by providing…