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The Salvation Army Eastern Territory

Office Specialist

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory, Bangor, Maine, us, 04401

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Overview Join a vibrant, mission-driven organization that makes a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and communities every day. At The Salvation Army, your work supports a legacy of service, compassion, and practical assistance for those who need it most.

GENERAL PURPOSE FOR JOB:

To serve as the primary point of contact for welcoming and assisting individuals visiting or calling the front office during the week, including donors and clients.

Assist social service Corps ministry to include summer camp and Christmas programs.

Responsibilities General

Greet people as they enter, assess their need and arrange an appointment with caseworker to meet their needs in a timely fashion, or connect them to the proper agency to do so, if The Salvation Army is unable.

Answer the phone and take messages with all pertinent information, relaying them to the intended recipient ASAP.

Assist Soup Kitchen Coordinator, as needed with prep and meal service, as needed.

Maintain confidentiality of client and donor information, securing such information each afternoon before leaving.

Assist in maintaining records and statistics for the social service office.

Meet with food pantry clients to provide bags of food pantry items

Keep up-to-date information about area services pertinent to our demographic

Keep an accurate timesheet for hours worked

Keep up-to-date chart of volunteer hours for the front office/social service of the Corps.

Enter social service assisted clients into database.

Employee is the primary receptionist and should not leave the desk uncovered by a qualified worker.

Weekly

Participate in staff meetings, bring pertinent information.

Keep ongoing statistical records

Work with other staff members on on-going projects

Ensure volunteer information and scheduling is up-to-date and agency paperwork submitted.

Prepare front lobby area for Sunday Services before leaving on Fridays.

Monthly

Submit social service statistics to Corps Officer within requested schedule.

Make sure social service database is up to date.

Seasonally

Take applications for seasonal assistance for Christmas Angel Tree & Camp Sebago

Assist with Angel Tree and Adopt-A-Family programs as requested.

Assist with winter coat program.

Assist with maintaining seasonal statistics and submit report within requested schedule.

Occasionally

Attend additional Salvation Army meetings/ trainings relative to social services, with prior approval of supervisor.

Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Level 3:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year of related

SKILLS AND COMPETENICIES

Excellent interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Telephone etiquette and good communication skills

Good organizational skills and the ability to multi-task

Ability to operate standard office equipment, including but not limited to, computers, telephone systems, calculators, copiers and facsimile machines.

Be a team-player and be able to work on their own initiative in a dynamic and challenging environment

Maintain Integrity and confidentiality

COMPLIANCE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Completion of KeepSAfe abuse risk management training as required by the KeepSAfe policy and assigned by the supervisor.

Complete ServSafe Handler training within 30 days of hire

Have valid driver’s license

Complete and pass Defensive Driving for Light and Medium Duty Vehicles course

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Personal days

Bereavement Leave

Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits

Short-term and long-term disability

Retirement plan

*Benefits may vary based on position classification and eligibility.

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification.

It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.

Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Acceptable job performance includes the completion of the job responsibilities as well as compliance with the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of The Salvation Army.

The employee occupies a position of trust and is expected to maintain confidentiality and exhibit loyalty to The Salvation Army and the staff of The Salvation Army in all job-related matters and activities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Please submit your resume and letter of interest to:http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com