Access Specialist - Idaho

Hunger Free Idaho (HFI), a divisionofthenational advocacy and direct service organization

Hunger Free America (HFA),works to build a nonpartisan, grassroots movement to support the policies and programs needed to end hunger in Idaho and ensure that all Idahoans have reliable access to nutritious food.

One of our keystrategiesis to increase the number of Idahoans whobenefitfrom federal foodassistanceprograms for which they are eligible, suchaswith

SNAP, WIC, school breakfasts, therebyhelpingpeopleandfamilies stretch their budgets and stay fed.

HFI is expanding its services throughan

Idaho based

Benefits Access team that provides phone-based, in-person, and online support throughout the SNAP application process. By helping individuals and families access these benefits, we reduce financial strain andfree upincome for other basic needs.

• The SNAP Benefits Specialist (“the Specialist”) will provide in-person and remote SNAP eligibility screenings and applicationassistance. They will primarily work remotely across Idaho. One part-time position will include occasional travel within the Treasure Valley, and the other part-time position will include occasional travel to and within the Magic Valley to provide in-person SNAP and nutrition benefits application support at community events with local partners.
• The ideal candidate will also help connect clients to other nutrition programs and refer them to food pantries and soup kitchens. The Specialist will attend community events to provide outreach, conduct screenings, and may occasionally conduct presentations on SNAP and other nutrition benefits.
• The Specialist will conduct follow-up when appropriate tohelp ensure applicants receive the correct benefit amountin a timely mannerand help resolve issues as they arise. All client interactions must be documented in them Relief “Johnnie” database to track client progress.

• Preferencefor experience in anti-hunger/nutrition benefits screening (esp. for SNAP) and/or morebroadly working in andfornlow-income communities.
• High-energy self-starter with strong communications, problem solving, organizing, andinter-personalskills, and a demonstrated commitment to fighting poverty and hunger.
• Relevant work experience or lived experience with hungeris preferred, although people with significant, relevant,educationalexperience will be considered.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Bilingual Candidates a plus, but not required(Spanish,Pashto,Dari, or Arabic area plus).

• This is apart-time,18to 20-hour per week position.
• Hourly Rate:$15.00
• Non-commute mileage is paid at the current federal reimbursement rate.
• Hunger Free America is an equal opportunity employer. People of diverse races, sexual orientations, ages, faiths, economic and social backgrounds, genders, physical abilities, and national origins are very strongly encouraged to apply.