Direct Services Specialist

DIRECT SERVICES SPECIALIST

Job Category: Direct Services

Job Status: Part-time

Job Summary: The Direct Services Specialist provides assistance in the operations of the clothing closet and food pantry.

Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Ensure clothing closet and food pantry are organized, sorted, and cleaned for families to
• Ensure processes and an organizational system is maintained for efficiency, allowing donations to be processed and volunteers the ability to work
• Track and discard items not selected in shop to keep store fresh and stocked with desirable
• Have a system in place to rotate items going out for pick-up by other agencies verses items going in the clothing closet.
• Drive and pick up donations in varying communities.
• Conduct community presentations for solicitation of donations and

Qualifications

• Retail and community outreach experience
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and proposing new ways of creating
• Outstanding organizational and planning
• Solid commitment to the principles of support and advocacy for foster and adoptive
• Excellent people skills, with experience collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic
• Strong verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to write clearly and
• Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills. Must have ability to quickly establish rapport and build
• Flexible and a self-starter; able to multi-task while also being highly detail-oriented while meeting all deadlines.
• Work as a necessary part of a team effort with colleagues of all demographics.
• Model ethical and professional behavior at all
• Flexibility, adaptability, able to shift styles to fit the needs of a wide range of cultures, people, and organizations.
• Ability to be flexible in work

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation commensurate with

• Benefits package including

  • 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% employer
  • Employee Assistance Program

• Generous paid time off and holidays.

FosterAdopt Connect does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its programs or services. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and members.

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