SNAP E & T Coordinator

University of Arkansas System•Texarkana, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana (UACCHT) is seeking a SNAP E & T Coordinator to serve SNAP E & T clients in assigned counties. The coordinator's primary duty is to provide career services to participants, aiming to improve their education levels, employment prospects, or upskilling. This role involves helping participants overcome barriers such as childcare and transportation to enhance self-sufficiency. The position is part of the Adult Education Division.

Requirements

Bachelors degree required.
Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Must complete the Career Service Provider (CSP) Course within one (1) year of hire.
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience in program administration or related area preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as participant case coordinator and create individual client education/career plans.
Process weekly client referrals received from the SNAPWorks database.
Follow guidelines in the DHS SNAP E&T Handbook and Manual.
Identify participant barriers and develop solutions to eliminate or reduce them.
Accurately maintain up-to-date participant files and community resource manuals.
Monitor participants' monthly progress and provide steps to maintain successful progress.
Submit all required reports in a timely manner to the program director and state E&T coordinator.
Complete required career services provider training and utilize those skills to counsel and advise participants.
Communicate and collaborate with the director/staff to recognize participant achievement.
Visit local businesses and industries; maintain an employment board with job leads for participants.
Use technology to assist students with job searches, post-secondary research, and career planning.
Utilize LACES database information to stay abreast of participant attendance and academic progress.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.