Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.99 - $23.07
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid holidays
Floating holiday
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Job Description
Food Bank of Central New York is a prominent not-for-profit organization dedicated to eradicating hunger across a broad region encompassing multiple counties such as Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, and St. Lawrence. The organization operates through a robust partnership network of 360 community partners, including food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, day care centers, rehabilitation centers, senior centers, and group homes. These partnerships enable the Food Bank to effectively distribute nutritious food to individuals and families in need, providing essential support to vulnerable populations. With a clear vision to create a community where no one... Show More
Job Requirements
- associate's degree in social work, human services, public health, or a related field preferred
- bachelor's degree preferred
- minimum of 2 years of experience in social services, outreach, or related field
- experience in conducting eligibility prescreening and application assistance for public benefits programs
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- strong organizational and time-management abilities
- proficiency in using databases and maintaining accurate records
- ability to work independently and as part of a team
- knowledge of snap and other public benefits programs
- ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- competency in microsoft office suite
- bi-or multi-lingual preferred
Job Qualifications
- associate's degree in social work, human services, public health, or a related field preferred
- bachelor's degree preferred
- certification or training in snap application processes is a plus
- minimum of 2 years of experience in social services, outreach, or a related field
- experience in conducting eligibility prescreening and application assistance for public benefits programs
- previous experience working with diverse populations and community organizations
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- strong organizational and time-management abilities
- proficiency in using databases and maintaining accurate records
- ability to work independently and as part of a team
- knowledge of snap and other public benefits programs
- familiarity with the food bank's mission and services
- ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- competency in microsoft office suite (word, excel, powerpoint) and other relevant software
- bi-or multi-lingual preferred
Job Duties
- conduct eligibility prescreening for snap benefits for individuals in our service area
- provide snap application assistance and guidance to clients via the phone, web, and/or a home visit
- disseminate referrals through phone, email, and in-person meetings
- collaborate with public officials to track and manage submitted applications
- participate in community outreach events to raise awareness about the food bank's services and snap qualifications
- maintain accurate records of all applications and client interactions using the internal tracking database
- follow up with clients to ensure the completion of applications and address any issues
- prepare and distribute outreach materials to promote food bank services
- represent the food bank at community meetings and events to foster partnerships and collaborations
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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