Temporary LIHEAP Worker

NORTHERN KENTUCKY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION INC • Williamstown, KY

4d • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

The Community LIHEAP Worker provides temporary supportive services to clients for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program, WinterCare, the Temporary Food Assistance Program, and any county-specific programs should they qualify. The Community LIHEAP Worker will work at 1 of the 8 Neighborhood Centers in the Northern Kentucky counties (Boone, Campbell, Grant and a floater for rural counties). Candidates must be able to work Monday through Friday

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required and work experience in social work/human services preferred
• Must possess organizational skills
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Computer experience, including Microsoft Office and internet research, and ability to learn specialized computer databases, as needed
• Knowledge of county, community, agencies and resources
• Ability to work with people of diverse and varying socio-economic backgrounds
• Must have reliable transportation to get to and from work location
• Ability to sit at, read, and enter data on computer for prolonged periods of time up to 75% of the time
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds at times

Responsibilities

• Administer assistance programs including the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program, WinterCare, the Temporary Food Assistance Program, Commodity Supplemental Food Program and county-specific programs, as assigned
• Develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge of community resources to provide clients with accurate information, referral and advocacy to access needed programs
• Assist the Family Stability Staff with record maintenance including EmpowOR; the client needs assessment, Neighborhood Center maintenance and other duties, as assigned
• Recruit and provide case management and goal coaching to appropriate customers using the most current approved Strengths Based Model
• Assures compliance with all program and grant requirements
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees