Social Services Worker Position Available In St. Lucie, Florida

Social Services Worker The Salvation Army – 3.8 Fort Pierce, FL Job Details Full-time $14.44 – $21.66 an hour 15 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Spanish Mid-level High school diploma or GED Driver’s License 2 years

Full Job Description Location:

Martin County Corps, St.

Lucie County Position Type:

Regular Full-Time @ 40

Hrs/Wk Pay Range:

$14.44 – $21.66 Hour About this opportunity: Provides social service assistance to eligible clients in the following areas: food, lodging, clothing, furniture, and financial assistance; interviews clients to determine need and eligibility to receive services; prepares accurate and complete client records; refers clients to community agencies and maintains effective working relationships with the same; ensures compliance with program policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities:

Greets and interviews clients requesting assistance to determine client’s eligibility for assistance based on program guidelines and restrictions; records clients disposition and other pertinent information such as income, expenses, family and work history; assists clients in completing applications for assistance; photocopies social security cards, picture identification cards, payroll statements, utility bills etc. Prepares, completes, and processes food, clothing, and furniture vouchers for eligible clients; directs clients to Thrift Store or Food Pantry for assistance. Provides clients with food from pantry; receives and stocks items donated for the pantry; maintains an itemized account of pantry disbursements and inventory. Locates and arranges temporary housing for eligible clients, contacts local lodges, homeless shelters, hotels, churches, etc. for lodging. Processes rent and utility financial assistance for eligible clients; contacts utility organizations and landlords to arrange and process financial assistance. Assists eligible clients needing transportation assistance based on medical or relocation needs; arranges transportation through bus-line and contacts family members, friends, churches for assistance. Provides funeral and burial assistance for clients; contacts funeral home and cemetery to make arrangements, contacts county courthouse and local agencies to determine available funds. Serves as liaison to other agencies to obtain/coordinate assistance on client’s behalf; builds and maintains professional working relationships with community agencies. Prepares and files client records in a timely manner ensuring all information is accurate and up to date; obtains signatures of clients as needed; reviews and tracks all client records in order to determine if client is active or inactive; maintains confidentiality of client information. Prepares and maintains statistical records on all services provided; compiles and prepares monthly statistical reports; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same. What we are looking for in you:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or G.E.D., and Two years experience working in a social or public service environment with experience assisting the public, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Ability to speak and understand Spanish preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Works is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Valid Driver’s License Employee Benefits Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Holiday and Paid Time Off Retirement Plan Life Insurance and more! To learn more about the name of program or location, click here! Copy and Paste into ‘here’ link: https://www.ministrytoolkit.org/assets/share/asset/adoe15uz5z Why work for us? The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good. Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

Passionate Compassionate Uplifting Brave Trustworthy Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. To apply, click on the “” icon at the bottom of this posting.

Application Submittal Period:

06/06/2025 – 08/01/2025 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location. We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!