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Join a team where you can offer compassion, dignity, and sustainable opportunities for people in need in your local community!
The Salvation Army is an inspiring place to work. With offices in every major US city and over 120 countries around the globe, it’s a place where people can invest in people on every level. In the Northwest region of the US, we serve people with food to shelter opportunities and almost everything in between. We are committed to being an efficient and effective network of local offices that make up a huge western region team. In other words, we’re committed to being big and small at the same time. That makes us a seriously great place to work. As one of the most impactful social service organizations in the world, we hire people who constantly seek new ways to keep us moving forward. We welcome you on finding your place to offer opportunities for people in need!
This is a temporary role. The intended dates of employment are January 2, 2024 - February 15, 2024.
General Requirements:
- A neat, clean personal appearance
- Be able to work effectively with other staff and volunteers
- All information regarding clients must be kept confidential
- Punctual and reliable attendance, with the ability to be flexible in scheduling
- Ability to work independently and stay on task
Education & Experience:
- High School Diploma and minimum of two years experience working in a business office setting.
- Ability to satisfactorily pass a background check
Equipment:
- Familiar with current Microsoft software computer programs including Word and Excel; email, internet and standard office equipment and systems. Ability to learn new computer software programs.
Skills:
- Business letter writing and report preparation with correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Be a team player
Organization:
- The ability to maintain a self-motivated and self-directed schedule; Able to address multiple projects in a time-sensitive manner.
- Current office organization, procedures, and practices.
- Detail oriented.
Professional:
- The ability to interact with people in a positive, professional manner in conformity with The Salvation Army Mission Statement.
- The ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
- Must possess the self-discipline necessary to perform repetitive tasks without lowering quality of work.
Essential Functions:
- Interview clients to assess their needs
- Provide services to clients (vouchers, food etc.)
- Maintain/enter statistics on Social Services Programs and generates needed reports
- Basic clerical/Office work
- Answer phones/ receptionist
- Records gifts in kind
- Assists with Christmas intake
- Make referrals to other programs as appropriate
- Follow-up case work for returning clients
- Prepare and maintain all client files
- Provide supervision and direction for other Social Service Program employees and/or volunteers.
- Other duties as assigned.
Miscellaneous:
It is expected that each employee will be familiar with The Salvation Army Western Territory Handbook for Employees. Questions regarding its contents can be directed toward the immediate supervisor or the CORPS OFFICER(S).
The Salvation Army has a dress code which will be shared with you at the time of employment.
In any position with The Salvation Army, it is impossible to predict the many requests and assignments that can and will be made on an employee. This is the case with this position. Flexibility and a cooperate spirit are crucial characteristics of the person who holds this important position and for the successful operation of Salvation Army services.
The Salvation Army reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. Its facilities and vehicles provide a smoke and drug free work environment for all employees and volunteers.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is a reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minorities/Disabled/Veterans
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.
A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.
Life and Voluntary Options. An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.
Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.
Parental Leave: The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.
Sick Leave: 12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months’ service time.
Paid Vacation:
- Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions.
- Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions.
- Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months’ service time.
Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year
