Part-Time Intake Worker - The Salvation Army USA Central Territory : Job Details

Whether it's overcoming poverty, curing hunger, providing housing, or helping disaster survivors, The Salvation Army of Wausau is there to help! By providing programs that serve the body, mind, and soul, The Salvation Army helps alleviate the symptoms of poverty - and works to address the root issues that cause it. We are here to help make a difference in our community. Every day we help cure hunger by providing nutritious meals to neighbors in need. Apply now to be a part of our team!

The Part-Time Intake Worker will provide support to the Wausau Corp Director by providing supervision and intake of clients, maintaining security, and providing supportive services in a Christian atmosphere.

About the role:

• Conducts intake interviews of incoming residents into shelter
• Assigns a proper room and distributes needed bedding and personal items
• Provides necessary supervision of shelter and residents, assuring that rules and policies are being followed
• Maintains an awareness of client needs
• Answers telephone calls, taking messages when appropriate
• Cleans shelter areas as necessary
• Prepares snacks for shelter residents
• Oversees lunch and dinner preparations in dining room
• Reviews log book and updates entries as needed
• Performs room inspections
• Distributes medications as needed
• Supervises volunteers and community service workers, when assigned.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Certifications: N/A

Experience: Experience working with the homeless population desirable

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.