Office Specialist II-Bilingual

Office Specialist II-Bilingual Required

Working at MWVCAA means becoming part of a mission-driven community dedicated to equity, dignity, and opportunity for all. We offer competitive pay, a rich company culture that values diversity, and an array of benefits - but we consider the best benefit here to be the reward of helping those in our community live better lives. Come find meaningful work and bring your skills as an Office Specialist II.

Your main responsibilities will be answering multiline telephones, screening callers for eligibility, greeting clients and providing paperwork, and reviewing incoming applications. The Office Specialist 2 will utilize computers to gather client information, reports and emails, and will be responsible for processing and delivering mail. On the Energy team, you'll help families keep their lights on and their homes comfortable, making a direct and vital impact on community stability.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Three years of client intake, reception, or related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience working with diverse populations in crisis is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Driver qualifications are required for this position. Valid driver license, insured vehicle available for use on the job, and a satisfactory drive record for the previous three years are required.
• Candidate must pass a comprehensive MWVCAA background screening prior to employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Some knowledge of accessing community resources is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrates intermediate abilities with Microsoft Office (Excel, Teams, Outlook, Word) and other databases are required.
• Ability to effectively communicate in both oral and written form.
• Ability to clearly explain procedures and eligibility requirements to clients.
• Demonstrates tact, diplomacy and empathy when communicating with those in stressful conditions.
• Bilingual English – Spanish/Russian capabilities required. To qualify as bilingual, staff must possess demonstrated abilities to speak, read and write fluently in English and Spanish/Russian, and pass a pre-employment bilingual proficiencies test.

MWVCAA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, veterans, and people with disabilities or any other protected category. We welcome all people to join us in achieving our Mission. If you require any assistance in the application process, or reasonable accommodations to perform the essential duties of the position, please notify a member of our team at .