EAP Specialist Front Desk

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Full Time Associate Rosemount Office, Rosemount, MN, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $22.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Energy Assistance Program Specialist – Front Desk

1 FTE (40 hours/week)

The Energy Assistance Program Specialist’s primary responsibility will be to work the front desk for the Energy Assistance Program. They will help all walk-in customers and provide information about the Energy Assistance Program. They will help applicants fill out the application and answer any questions they may have about the program. This position is a full-time position, in the Rosemount office.

Please note: the front desk position is a seasonal position. This staff member would work 9 months out of the year and have summers off.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
--Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours.

Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Intake and basic data entry for energy assistance program applications.
• Determine eligibility requirements using the state program approved methods; this could include verifying income sources and calculating income.
• Maintain all records according to agency/program guidelines.
• Complete required paperwork and enter information into the e-HEAT software system.
• Maintain Client Confidentiality.
• Coordinate vendor consumption and follow up activities.
• Utilize the Laserfiche Workflow System.
• Provide Scanning and logging support.
• Provide clerical support including but not limited to gathering, sorting, opening mail.
• Be knowledgeable of all CAP Agency programming and community resources; collaborate with staff and external sources for the coordination of services.
• Attend and participate in meetings, workshops, conferences and community events as requested.
• Provide excellent customer service to all individuals.
• Keep the Rosemount lobby and front desk neat and organized.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MISSION DRIVEN COMPETENCIES

• Fostering Teamwork
• Managing Change
• Communication
• Building Collaborative Relationships
• Customer Centered
• Analytical Thinking
• Use of Technology and information management

Associate’s degree and plus one year experience working with the public in a customer service role, or a High School diploma or its equivalent and four years’ experience working in a same/similar customer service industryor equivalent combination of education and experience. Qualified individuals must possess the ability to deliver and engage in difficult conversations regarding program guidelines and criteria, possess the ability to address and prioritize client situations requiring immediate action/ attention.

Preference given to applicants who have experience working with disabled, mentally ill, non-English speakers, and/or lower income clientele.

• Understand and accurately apply all Federal and State Program Regulations pertaining to the EAP application and certification process.
• Applicable policies, procedures and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.
• Specialized CAP Agency and state agency Energy Assistance software applications.
• Principles of record keeping and records management.
• Personal computers utilizing standard and specialized software applications.
• Experience working in crisis situations in person and via telephone must possess a high level of analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and comprehensive understanding of mathematical concepts.
• The applicant must be proficient at Microsoft…