Energy Assistance Program Specialist

Scott Carver Dakota CAP•Shakopee, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Energy Assistance Program Specialist's primary responsibility will be to provide client services for the Energy Assistance Program. They will assist and provide information about the Energy Assistance Program to all walk-in clients and clients who call into the call center. 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 Shakopee office. Please note: this is a seasonal position. This staff member would work 9 months out of the year and have summers off.

Requirements

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 industry or 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.
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 Office, including but not limited to: TEAMS, Outlook, Xcel, Word.
Working with families in crisis from various social backgrounds.
Good communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work as a team member.
Strong record-keeping and writing skills and computer proficiency is a must.
Entering numerical data into a computer system with speed and accuracy.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers.
Effective verbal and written communication.
Computer skills, abilities to navigate through three screens
Typing skills of 40 words or more per minute.

Nice To Haves

Secondary language proficiency in Somali or Spanish.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned.