LIHEAP Clerk - Seasonal, Community Development

Madison County Government • Edwardsville, IL

10d • $20 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, temporary position requiring approximately 25 hours per week and lasting for a period of up to six months. The role performs intake, verification, and follow-up procedures for program applicants and clients of various Community Development financial assistance programs. It also provides assistance to the energy assistance intake sites.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Zero to six (6) months related experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs client interviews and completes intake applications for assistance programs.
• Verifies and approves applications for assistance programs where another Clerk has completed the intake process.
• Verifies applicant documentation for various Community Development financial assistance programs and completeness of client files prior to assistance payments by the department.
• Assists households budget payment agreements with energy providers.
• Does outreach in certain areas of the county to afford greater availability and accessibility to all low-income households.
• Generates correspondence to and provides case management services for recipients of the Madison County energy assistance program.
• Prepares or assists in preparing reports required for supported programs within established timelines.
• Performs general clerical duties such as filing, answering phones and receptionist activities.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED