About the role
At The Salvation Army our employees are the heartbeat of our mission. We foster a community of passionate people dedicated to changing lives and bringing hope to those who need it most. Position Summary: The Intake Receptionist supports the mission of The Salvation Army by responding to, screening and prioritizing requests for assistance to determine primary need and urgency of need. The Intake Receptionist facilitates assistance, schedules appointments, and provides information and referrals with the goal of mediating crises.
Essential Responsibilities
- Provides excellent customer service by greeting and responding to guests in-person or via phone
- Conducts screenings for in-kind and financial needs; determining and discerning primary need and urgency of matter
- Provides program information and referrals and schedules appointments
- Identifies resources and next steps that are available to address needs
- Stays up-to-date with program requirements and trends in the community
- Maintains records and statistical data; providing information for reports as requested
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or GED, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Experience in a call center or front desk role (preferred)
- Bi-lingual English and Spanish (preferred)
- Experience working with low-income populations (preferred)
- One-year experience in social work or social service field (desired)
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- Learn and adhere to The Salvation Army Social Services Code of Ethics
- Adhere to professional codes of ethics as they apply to professional licensing
- Understand and adhere to professional boundaries within and outside of the organization
- Maintain client confidentiality and obtain appropriate releases of information
- Demonstrate a continued effort to increase self-awareness and to better understand other cultures and issues of social justice, and promote racial understanding and reconciliation
- Complete Caseworker Certification Program within 120 days of hire
Computer Skills
- Basic skills in Microsoft Office 365
- Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint
- Willingness to learn new software as needed
Certificates And Licenses
- Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
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