Energy Assistance Services Review Agent

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Southfield, MI

2d

About The Position

Position Summary: The Review Agent will verify funding criteria as required by
grantors for customers seeking assistance.  The review agent will work with the
caseworkers to ensure correct documentation is on file and applicants are served
expeditiously.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in accounting, psychology, business, or related field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• 1 or more years of experience in a professional setting
• Learn and adhere to The Salvation Army Social Services Code of Ethics
• Adhering to professional codes of ethics
• Understand and adhere to professional boundaries within and outside of the organization
• Maintain confidentiality of customer information and obtain appropriate releases of information
• Demonstrate a continued effort to increase self-awareness and to better understand other cultures and issues of social justice, and promote racial understanding and reconciliationComplete Caseworker Certification Program within 120 days of hire
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Advanced computer skills
• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of low-income populations (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Manages shared email help desk, sending outstanding case reminders, responding to caseworker inquiries and providing support as needed
• Addresses and resolves customer needs regarding payment
• Oversees correct data entry, identifying areas for process improvement
• Determines payments to be made based on understanding of funding guidelines. Ensures payments are compliant with program requirements and goals
• Assists caseworkers with keeping up to date, accurate documentation, and notes patterns of concern
• Participates in meetings and other program activities as requested
• Maintains up to date, accurate files on all applications, including information on services provided and outcomes achieved
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health Care Benefits which include: Medical Dental Vision Hearing Flexible spending accounts AFLAC Voluntary life insurance benefits
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Pet Insurance
• Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
• Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
• The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off which includes: Sick days begin accruing the first of the month following 30 days of employment and you may begin to use accrued sick days once available.  Up to (6) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
• Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment.
• The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
• You will receive up to 2 personal days per year based on date of hire.
• Birthday off with pay.  
• Paid holidays are effective immediately.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees