Social Services Assistant

Overview

The Salvation Army’s Divisional Headquarters is hiring a Social Ministries Assistant and offers the following benefit package to part-time employees :

• Generous paid time off every year that includes : holidays, vacation time and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20+ hours / week)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including : Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Location : Canton, MA

Hours / week : 25 hours per week

Exemption : Non-exempt

Pay Range : $16.00 - $20.80 per hour

The primary role of the Social Ministries Assistant to provide administrative and communication support for various community assistance programs, including the Good Neighbor Energy Fund (GNEF), Back-to-School, Holiday Assistance, and other seasonal or ongoing initiatives.

Key responsibilities include managing incoming phone calls, inputting and maintaining accurate client data, and referring callers to their appropriate Salvation Army Corps location. The Support Staff will also assist in processing GNEF applications as needed.

In addition, the position supports the Social Services Department with tasks such as :

This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

This job description is not all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential duties of the position. Other duties, responsibilities and tasks may be assigned.

Duties & Responsibilities :

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Requirements :

Candidates must be enrolled in, or have earned a degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, or a related discipline.

Work Experience :

1–2 years of experience in social services, community outreach, or a related field is preferred. Relevant volunteer or internship experience may substitute for formal work history.

Other Qualifications :

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Requirements include :

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. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.