Saves Assistant Part-Time

Responsibilities

• Support food distributions, organize warehouse inventory and supplies, assist clients, coordinate volunteers, and support community programs and special events.
• Provide clients access to food, transportation, and shelter.
• Screen and qualify clients for food and shelter vouchers; refer clients to other agencies as appropriate.
• Compile and tabulate statistical records of activities; prepare routine statistical reports.
• Clean and maintain the physical area containing food and supplies; assist in unloading food and supplies from delivery vehicles.
• Maintain food inventory on computer.
• Assign work to volunteers as necessary.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of: Basic principles and practices of social service programs; modern office practices, methods, procedures and computer equipment; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; principles and practices of assigning work to volunteers.
• Ability To: Learn about community organizations and resources available to those in need of emergency services; physically move and lift food and supplies related to the program; assign and review the work of volunteers; learn and apply pertinent City and program policies and procedures; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; maintain basic program statistics and records, prepare routine reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Experience: One year of social service experience including clerical duties is preferred. Experience working / volunteering in a food bank environment is preferred.
• Education: High school diploma or G. E. D.

Skills

Desired skills include: Strong customer service and communication skills; adaptability; dependability; teamwork; ability to work independently; physical stamina; ability to lift up to 50 pounds; ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment; ability to work with diverse populations; ability to work weekends and holidays; ability to work in a warehouse and outdoor setting; ability to work with volunteers and part-time staff; ability to work with computers and other office equipment; ability to maintain basic program statistics and records; ability to prepare routine reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Benefits

The City of Palmdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 15 paid holidays per year
• 80 hours vacation (years one through four) with a maximum accrual of 240 hours (160 hours for benefited part-time employees)
• 80 hours of administrative leave per year with a maximum accrual of 240 hours
• 96 hours of sick leave per fiscal year
• Group health, dental/vision, long term and short term disability
• A $50,000 life insurance policy for full-time employees
• Deferred compensation plan for benefited part-time and full-time employees
• Optional credit unions: F&A Federal Credit Union & Logix Federal Credit Union (formerly Lockheed)
• Optional retirement plans: CalPERS for full-time and benefited part-time employees, PARS for other part-time employees
• Optional wellness programs: gym membership discounts, healthy eating programs, exercise classes & other programs

Pay

The full salary range for this position is $25.21 to $32.18. The expected hiring range is $25.21-$27.80.

Schedule

The SAVES Assistant works a flexible schedule, typically from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday – Thursday, with additional hours as needed. The position also requires working weekends and holidays, and occasional overtime. Positions may require travel, but it is rare.