City of Palmdale, California · 22 hours ago
Part-Time Saves Assistant
Palmdale, CA
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$24.24/hr - $30.94/hr
1+ years expThe City of Palmdale is seeking a motivated, team-oriented individual to join the South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) team as a part-time SAVES Assistant. This role combines administrative support and hands-on labor to ensure the smooth operation of the SAVES food bank and programming, including coordinating with volunteers and managing inventory.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Assist in providing services related to the SAVES program including providing clients access to food, transportation and shelter
Perform client related activities including receiving and storing food, assisting the public in applying for program services and distributing food to qualified participants
Screen and qualify clients for food and shelter vouchers; refer clients to other agencies as appropriate for other services
Perform administrative and clerical duties related to program activities including typing, filing, maintaining records and files, and answering phones
Compile and tabulate a variety of 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
Supervise program operations in absence of SAVES Coordinator
Assign work to volunteers as necessary
Perform related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
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
High school diploma or G. E. D
Possession of a valid California driver's license by time of appointment is required
Preferred
One year of social service experience including clerical duties is preferred
Experience working / volunteering in a food bank environment is preferred
Benefits
The City provides 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)
Employees accrue 96 hours per year with a maximum accrual of 800 hours (400 hours for benefited part-time employees)
Unbenefited part-time employees receive 28 hours of paid sick leave per fiscal year
The City is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
Wellness Program: The program includes gym membership discounts, healthy eating programs, exercise classes & other programs
Direct Deposit: Direct Deposit is mandatory for all new employees
The City offers group health, dental/vision, long term and short term disability, and a $50,000 life insurance policy for full-time employees
The City participates in the ICMA-RC Deferred Compensation Plan, which enables benefited part-time and full-time employees to contribute on a tax deferred basis
Mileage Pay: Any employee may be reimbursed for work related mileage at 54 cents per mile when assigned to use their private vehicle on City business
Company
City of Palmdale, California
Doing my part, to help the City move in a positive direction.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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