Heap Intake Specialist

We are Hiring! Catholic Charities Family and Community Services (CCFCS) has been serving our community for over 100 years. We walk with people when they are at their most vulnerable as they journey toward independence to reach their full human potential. We proudly serve and employ people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Full-time

We are Hiring! Catholic Charities Family and Community Services (CCFCS) has been serving our community for over 100 years. We walk with people when they are at their most vulnerable as they journey toward independence to reach their full human potential. We proudly serve and employ people from all backgrounds and experiences. If you're looking for more than just a job, if you're passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of others, join a team that changes lives every day.

Be a part of something truly special.

Full-Time

M-F, 8 am - 4 pm (beginning 10/26)

$18.50

• Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan
• Generous time off package and work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives

Education: Associates degree in business, accounting, finance or other related area.

Credentials: First Aid and CPR within 90 days after hire and recertified every two years as needed.

Experience: 1 year experience in working within program guidelines. Strong verbal, written and telephone communication skills, ability to multi-task and attention to detail are required.

Under general direction, is responsible for eligibility determination for the federally funded Heating Energy Assistance Program. Effectively supports ongoing and collaborative communication amongst all program staff, and is responsible for ensuring a trauma informed care environment.

• Performs Evaluation eligibility and applications services to applicants for HEAP.
• Interviews clients either in person or by phone to obtain housing, demographic and income information.
• Assists individuals in providing required documentation and evidence of income in order to conduct an accurate eligibility determination.
• Responds to heating and utility emergency situations.
• Performs data-entry functions.
• Assists with Outreach and Publicity for the program in partnership with DHS.
• Assists in promoting the HEAP program to various community organizations and coalitions.
• Collaborates with team members to ensure tidiness of the office. Responsible for following COVID guidelines, including PPE, sanitization and upkeep of work area.
• Participates in relevant Agency meetings and/or trainings
• Actively pursues development of professional competencies related to job role performance through reading, supervision, in-service training and attendance at conferences and workshops.
• Awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan. Including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse
• Other duties as assigned

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required.

The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform…