Social Service Aide
Company: The Salvation Army Southwest Division
Location: Chandler
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description LOCATION: Chandler, AZ STATUS:
PT/ Non-Exempt MISSION 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. QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or GED required
Experience in social service setting preferred Computer literate in
Word, Excel, and Others Must be able to assist clients by
effectively working with them for a positive outcome Excellent
verbal and written communication skills Must have a pleasant phone
voice and be able to receive and appropriately relay messages
Ability to be part of a collaborative team Must be able to maintain
a professional and courteous demeanor at all times Must be able to
pass a criminal background check Ability to follow direction and
work with minimum of supervision. Must have a valid food handlers’
certificate. Ability to supervise assigned volunteers. Must be
proficient in the use of computer applications. Working knowledge
of community resources. Must be able to work well with the public
and handle stressful situations. Must have Valid Arizona Driver’s
License. Must have satisfactorily completed The Salvation Army’s
Fleet Safety Program. Ability to work within established policy
guidelines, accept direction from qualified sources & follow
instructions Respect and concern for cultural diversity of families
and individuals served RESPONSIBILITIES: Daily check and recording
of temperatures of refrigeration and freezer units Report equipment
concerns ASAP Work with Driver to ensure food picked up is brought
into pantry in a timely manner Preparation of food boxes/bags in
advance for distribution using available supplies to ensure
rotation of food on a regular basis Rotate food on a schedule of
first in/first out basis Assist clients with shopping in the client
choice food pantry Assist clients while in the clothing closet Date
and put food away in a timely manner Input client and resource data
into WellSky and partner agency database daily to ensure partner
agency agreement is in compliance Daily checking of food pantry and
equipment Maintain pantry and equipment to keep it organized and
clean by maintaining a regular schedule Work with and supervise
volunteers assigned to the food pantry Assist picking up food from
stores when driver is out Additional duties during the holidays as
assigned Other duties related to food services or seasonal
activities as they relate to Social Services as assigned by direct
supervisor and Corps Officer. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Qualified
individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the
position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a
disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or
work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the
position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as
long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue
hardship would result. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance,
stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a
continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up
to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Must have the ability to operate telephone, a desktop or laptop
computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information
from a computer, and to understand written information.
Keywords: The Salvation Army Southwest Division, Sun City , Social Service Aide, Hospitality & Tourism , Chandler, Arizona
