Temporary - CalWORKS Specialist

CalWORKS Specialist

Mendocino-Lake Community College District is currently accepting applications for a Short-Term, Non-Continuing CalWORKS Specialist to work in our Counseling/CalWORKS Department.

This is a temporary, non-continuing position. This position is open until filled.

We are seeking an equity-minded person who is committed to supporting our diverse student population and the District Mission. Please review our District Mission, Goals and Values at the following website: MLCCD - Mission, Vision, Goals

Under direction of the assigned supervisor, assists in the coordination of the California Work Opportunity Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs; serve and assists all CalWORKs/TANF referrals, potential students and current students with the application process; determines eligibility and awards; tracks student's progress; prepares related reports; assists with other special student services activities as assigned.

We recommend downloading this job announcement as you prepare your application materials for submission. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the screening committee.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE Through this online portal submit the following documents:

Mendocino College welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of our community college students.

SALARY AND BENEFITS This is a Short-Term Non-Continuing (STNC), temporary, hourly position, 20 hours per week, $26.38 per hour;
Ed Code 88003 authorizes a governing board to hire STNC employees for less than 75% of a school year, up to 180 days.

Benefits:
The College offers a Bronze level benefit plan at the cost of the employee.

Paid Time Off:
The successful candidate will earn forty (40) hours of sick leave per fiscal year.

Retirement:
This position may be eligible for CalPERS Retirement (contingent upon number of hours worked within the fiscal year)

The successful candidate will support student and institutional success by executing the following duties:
Serves as a lead worker for CalWORKs/TANF;
As needed, may serves as a liaison with Department of Social Services (DSS) and related county offices in Lake and Mendocino Counties; including regular reporting, adjustments, meetings, etc. Refers students, staff, and the public to appropriate community and District resources and maintains communication with appropriate agencies regarding the needs of the CalWORKs student population. Creates, maintains and organizes records and files, including State mandated case files for each CalWORKs/TANF student;

collaborates with DSS to ensure there is no duplication of services and that the college is aware of sanctioned students as soon as the sanction occurs. Prepares and maintains a variety of correspondence, reports, documents, and forms. Utilizes and maintains computer databases to track students; provides statistical information; monitors student participation and progress to ensure program compliance. Assists students in completing the CalWORKs/TANF application process;

processes incoming documentation to determine if it is complete and acceptable; determines eligibility and awards; assists in resolving eligibility issues. Screens CalWORKs/TANF applications to determine TANF program eligibility. Coordinates CalWORKs student orientations and follow-up appointments; provides guidance to students to accomplish their academic and career goals. Assists with CalWORKs/TANF application workshops and orientation sessions for students. Publicizes CalWORKs/TANF program by disseminating programmatic information through presentations.

Assists with program planning, operations, and reporting by providing information, suggestions and statistics. Interprets and implements rules, regulations, policies, and…