Senior CalFresh Program Specialist

University of California, Irvine • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Basic Needs Center, the Senior CalFresh Program Specialist leads the center's efforts to increase community awareness and student enrollment in public benefits, with an emphasis on the CalFresh/SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). Promotes and oversees CalFresh Application Assistance services to over 10,000 eligible students. Trains and supervises a team of Student Advocates and leads public benefits outreach and education activities while motivating eligible students to enroll in the CalFresh program. Maintains the campus Community Based Organization (CBO) partnership with the Social Services Agency of Orange County (OCSSA) and executes collaborative large scale enrollment events. Fosters campus partnerships to target outreach to eligible student populations. Leads outreach and awareness efforts and maintains print and digital informational materials. Collects and analyzes data on the demographics of students applying for public benefits. Assesses and evaluates services and provides suggestions and recommendations for further improvements as needed.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.
• Thorough knowledge of Student Affairs / Student Life specialization.
• Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance.
• Abilities in project management, problem identification and reasoning skills.
• Ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Experience in developing promotional programs and/or presentations on issues relevant to student services.
• Skill to present material to a variety of constituent groups in a manner that is engaging and easily understood.
• Ability to successfully address and mediate conflicts in a tactful and neutral way.
• Experience researching, reviewing and critically analyzing publications and literature regarding best practices in higher education focusing on supporting student development, leadership, and success.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working in public benefits facilitation in a college setting

Nice To Haves

• Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads the center's efforts to increase community awareness and student enrollment in public benefits, with an emphasis on the CalFresh/SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
• Promotes and oversees CalFresh Application Assistance services to over 10,000 eligible students.
• Trains and supervises a team of Student Advocates and leads public benefits outreach and education activities while motivating eligible students to enroll in the CalFresh program.
• Maintains the campus Community Based Organization (CBO) partnership with the Social Services Agency of Orange County (OCSSA) and executes collaborative large scale enrollment events.
• Fosters campus partnerships to target outreach to eligible student populations.
• Leads outreach and awareness efforts and maintains print and digital informational materials.
• Collects and analyzes data on the demographics of students applying for public benefits.
• Assesses and evaluates services and provides suggestions and recommendations for further improvements as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level