Social Services Worker

Social Services Worker

Salary Range $19.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Regular Job Shift Day Education Level High School Diploma/GED Travel Percentage Minimal Category Social Services

Schedule/

Hours:

M - F 8:30am - 4:00pm (35 hours per week)

Hourly rate: $19.00 p/h

This position is responsible for:

Providing social service assistance to eligible clients in the following areas: food, lodging, clothing, furniture, and financial assistance; interviewing clients to determine need and eligibility to receive services; preparing accurate and complete client records; referring clients to community agencies and maintaining effective working relationships with the same; ensuring compliance with program policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Greets and interviews with clients requesting assistance to determine client's eligibility for assistance based on programs 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 picture identification cards, payroll statements, utility bills etc.

Prepares, completes, and processes food, clothing, and furniture vouchers for eligible clients; directs clients to the Thrift Store and/or other community agencies for assistance.

Provides clients with the proper resources for food assistance and directs clients to referral agencies for assistance in other needed areas.

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.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

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.

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.

Employee Benefits:

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans Available

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan Available

Supplemental Insurance Available

Voluntary Life Insurance and more!

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or G.E.D.

and

Two years experience working in a social or public service environment with experience assisting the public,

or

any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications:

None. Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Veterans/Disabled