Secretary/Social Worker (Freeport Corps) P/T 25 hrs/wk)

Responsibilities

• Attend all calls regarding Social Services.
• Responsible for sharing information with the Corps Commanding Officer, all matters are of mutual concern.
• Relating to the total welfare of Social Services at the Corps.
• Intake applications on clients monthly.
• Prepare Thrift Store Assistance Vouchers when necessary.
• Prepare and distribute grocery/food bags to clients.
• Take inventory of food Pantry items, call in orders, and must be sure to spend all HPNAP monies by the deadline.
• Make monthly orders from Food Bank.
• Stock shelves for Food Bank.
• Sort all donated food; check for and discard any outdated/damaged materials.
• Coordinate annual food drive by US postal workers.
• Recruit volunteers for Social Services and always monitor them.
• Ensure proper volunteer paperwork is completed.
• Assist in coordinating the annual volunteer thank you luncheon.
• Coordinate community Service individuals, and secure/file proper documentation.
• Report required documentation of Community service individuals to County/City officials.
• Assist in the applications process of Corps summer activates, as campers for Star Lake Camp/VBS programs.
• Respond to correspondence attaining to social services.
• Assist in aspects of public relations events and campaigns assigned by the corps officer including the Christmas kettle campaign.
• Fulfill any other tasks that may be assigned on as-needed basis requested by the commanding officer.
• Confidentiality in a must.
• Responsible for option and closing the building when required.

Qualifications

• Strong communications and organizational skills.
• Responsible, respectful, positive role model, and must be able to follow instructions.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Social Services.
• Well organized and sensitive to individual cases.
• Bilingual (English / Spanish).
• Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Word, and others as required.