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Intake Specialist

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division, Flint, MI, United States


The Intake Specialist 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 Specialist facilitates assistance 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 throughout the service area

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)

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

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

Computer Skills

Proficient 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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