Social Service Office Assistant at The Salvation Army

OverviewThe Social Service Office Assistant will be primarily responsible for the effective and efficient administration of the social services office at the Montclair Citadel Corps.ResponsibilitiesThe duties listed below are the primary duties of this position but are not all the duties that may be required. The Salvation Army reserves the right to change reduce or expand the duties of this position at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.Specifically the primary duties are: Perform receptionist duties in the social services office including but not limited to answering phones redirecting calls taking messages and welcoming visitors/clients to the office. Conduct Pre-Screenings of potential consumers for shelter and prevention services. Assist Case Managers with client interviews as needed and collection of data required to complete their case files. Coordinate schedule for social work support with volunteer reception staffing. Assist with organizing and maintaining office inventories. Assist Business Administrator & Corps Officers with special event planning and execution. Maintain a filing system for social services and the business office. Assist with calendar maintenance and management. Monitor and maintain the general condition of the social service lobby and reception area. Assist in the upkeep of website and social media as needed. Receive and manage correspondence for staff and clients. Relate professionally to colleagues the public and all current and prospective clients. Uphold the standards and principles of The Salvation Armys mission and ministry. Other duties as assigned that fall in the range and scope of this position as assigned by supervisor.Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent required. Prior administrative experience preferred. Related experience in a social service environment preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Warm personality with strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work well under limited supervision. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including but not limited to Teams Word Excel & Outlook. Must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of the people we serve. Must understand and support the mission of The Salvation Army. Key Skills Typing,Microsoft Office,Data Entry,Customer Service,Computer Skills,Microsoft Outlook,QuickBooks,Office Experience,10 Key Calculator,Front Desk,Filing,Administrative Experience Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1