The Social Service Assistant/Driver-13-050- SC/Escondido Corps

Mission Statement

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.

Position Summary

The Social Service Assistant/Driver primary responsibility is to provide support to the Officers in assistance with social service activities and driving to various locations to pick up food for the feeding San Diego food recovery program. Other responsibilities would include assisting clients with our various social service programs, reporting to feeding San Diego, keeping food areas clean and organized. Responsibilities will also extend to helping drive for Kettles and toys when needed.

Essential Functions

• Driving to pick up food and other supplies from various retail outlets.
• Seasonal driving responsibilities included Christmas season.
• Assist in the distribution of food, food boxes, packing of food boxes, and storing and maintaining food spaces when not driving. When client choice pantry is up and running assist clients with receiving food.
• Must keep a detailed log of donations and maintain computer data entry including but not limited to monthly reports to the Salvation Army and to feeding San Diego, vehicle mileage, entering mobile service client data into WellSky and Corps management or other programs as directed and as needed.
• Help maintain vehicle including but not limited to car wash, oil changes, keeping vehicles fueled, keeping them clean and free of damage. Reporting all incidents immediately.
• Maintain good public relations, function in harmony with the Salvation Army guidelines.
• Answering the telephone, making phone calls, answering the door when available to do so, and interacting with clients needing services, when available and not driving.
• Attend all in-service workshops and staff meetings.
• Maintain professional attitude; demonstrate professional approach to problem solving.
• Meet certification by and participate in The Salvation Army's Fleet Safety Program. The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Policy dictates that an employee may not obtain more than two (2) moving violations or accidents within any 12 month: See The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Ability to walk, stand, bend squat climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to be able to lift up to 50lbs. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects, and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax, and telephone.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum high school graduate of equivalent preferred.
• Must have and maintain a valid Class C California driver's license
• Must be able to read, write and communicate well in English.
• Basic computer knowledge and typing skills including word, publisher, and excel.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish helpful.
• Minimum five years driving experience (non-professional)
• Must work well and relate well with people.
• Must meet all criminal/fingerprint clearance regulations.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Requires detail-oriented, self-starter and team player, with ability to work with and relate well to children, parents, and staff in mature and sensitive manner.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
• Ability to access and produce information from computer; ability to use new software programs with basic training.
• Ability and willingness to keep information confidential.