The Salvation Army is hiring for a full-time Program Aide at our Santa Monica Administration office. You will have an opportunity to have a rewarding role by helping those in your community and improving the lives of others. Your role is critical in our success for the Santa Monica Adult Rehabilitation Center.

PAY RATE: $17.00 - $20.00 PH

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS OFFERED

• Opportunity for career growth
• Paid time off
• Employee Stores Discounts
• Great Work Perks Discounts (Amusement Parks, Museums, Services and more!)
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Health and fitness Fitbit Devise
• Retirement Plan
• Legal Advice MetLife
• Pet Insurance
• AFLAC
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent.

• Able to operate primary office machines including typewriter, computer, calculator, photocopier, time clock and telephone.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, MSWord, Excel, and Access with ability to learn additional software as appropriate.

• Ability to spell correctly and edit correspondence for correct grammar and usage of the English language.

• Ability to track on multiple tasks efficiently, completing each in a professional and timely fashion.

• Professional judgment and integrity in holding in confidence all information pertaining to beneficiaries, families and co-workers.

• Commitment to support and apply the philosophy and goals of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Program and the ARC Mission Statement.

• No evidence of existing chemical dependency.

• If in recovery, shall be free of and have had at least one year free of any chemical abuse or dependency.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.

• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and other office equipment.

• Ability to communicate clearly on the telephone.

• Ability to lift up to 30lbs

• Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1. Perform a variety of clerical work for Rehabilitation Services staff including typing and mailing of correspondence. Greet visitors, beneficiaries, and staff courteously and direct them appropriately. Answer telephone, take messages for Rehabilitation Services staff, answer basic questions about Program, schedule appointments for ARC Administrator and make telephone calls as assigned. Route mail and other correspondence to appropriate personnel.

2. Processes new beneficiary applications. Assist intake counselor by checking BTS and Megan’s Law, taking photos for badges, and supervising observed urines for applicants of the same gender when necessary — filling in when the Intake Coordinator is out of the office.

3. Prepare and maintain all beneficiary files, including a regular update of the computer database (BITS). Ensure security of beneficiary files and keep a log of all files checked out for use by staff or interns.

GENERAL STATEMENT:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Education

• High School or Equivalent or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)