Christmas Program Assistant - Share the Season

Job Objective: Assist individuals and families seeking assistance through the Share the Season program.

Essential Functions:

• Screen Share the Season applications for required information
• Mail out applications and provide information to possible recipients, as requested
• Check data base for recipient prior years assistance
• Enter recipient information in the data base
• Assist the Program Coordinator in securing and verifying all needed information
• Maintain recipient files with appropriate documentation
• Set up recipient appointments and conduct interviews with clients
• Determine recipient assistance and complete all paperwork in order to process bill payments
• All other tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent

Experience: Prior experience serving a diverse population

Certifications/Licenses: None

Skills/Abilities:

• Effective communication skills (written and oral)
• Ability to prioritize job responsibilities
• Computer and data base
• Ability to network

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Physical Requirements: Include speaking, hearing, vision and manual dexterity; standing up to two hours per day; sitting up to six hours per day; bending, squatting, and walking; lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel: None

Driving: Must possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence; must be approved through the Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to driver either a Salvation Army or personnel vehicle for Salvation Army business.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a typical office environment

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.