Summary
The Thrift Store is a key component of the financial support for our Clinical Day Treatment Program. The Manager's position is a highly responsible position that provides oversight on all matters pertaining to the thrift store. Supervises and participates in the day-to-day operations of the Thrift Store and ensures compliance with established policies and procedures. Oversees the recruiting, training, disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, and supervision of all store employees. Ensures the accountability and security of cashier funds. Maintains the neatness and attractiveness of store merchandise and makes certain that displays remain well-stocked. Assists customers in locating items and prices and explains store policy. Assists employees in resolving routine problems and performing special assignments. Trains and instructs employees in the proper methods and procedures. Supervises and participates in the cashier activities. Assists in preparing daily sales reports and bank deposits. Supervises the unloading of incoming donations. Ensures that items are properly sorted, stocked, and/or discarded. Prepares and maintains files and various store reports, records, forms, and other similar documents.

Notice
This position has been designated a “safety sensitive position” within the meaning of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment Act of 2016, as amended, and no person currently using any marijuana product will be hired for or permitted to perform this position regardless the person’s status as a qualifying patient or caregiver under that Amendment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for arriving at the store early before other employees to make sure everyone is there on time and begins work immediately
Maintain each staff employee’s personnel file and forward the originals to the personnel office at the main location
Oversee store employees, clients by directing and instructing them of their daily duties. Report to their case managers at the main office should any problem arise. Conduct time studies, and review their goals periodically as needed with written reports sent to the main office location.
Answer the phone and schedule pick-ups of donations from the public as well as orders for rags from customers (painters, contractors, etc.) Coordinate the truck drivers schedule with pick-ups and other errands
Continuously remind clerks and clients/trainees of proper customer relations and courtesy when working with the public
Unload, sort, price, hang or display donations from public each day, in order to keep the store stocked for public to purchase
Balance cash register, make deposit at bank to be picked up and taken to the main office the next day
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Two years of progressively responsible experience working in a retail store environment with at least one year of experience in a supervisory capacity, OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability to successfully work with a variety of personalities and people in a positive manner
Ability to meet attendance requirements
Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language
Ability to perform mathematical computations

Physical Demands
Limited physical effort required associated with sitting, walking, standing, lifting, bending, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, 75% to 100% of the work time and carrying light objects (generally less than 50 lbs.) 75-100% of work time.Ability to perform frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting, relieved by lesser periods of sitting

About the West Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area

The West Central Arkansas Workforce Development Centers specialize in recruiting and placing skilled professionals in a variety of industries on behalf of employers in Central Arkansas. We help people find jobs and provide workforce solutions to businesses.

WCAPDD/Arkansas Workforce Center is an “equal opportunity employer/program,” and “auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.” Arkansas Relay Service: 1-800-285-1121 (Voice) 1-800-285-1131 (TDD) or TDD 711.

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