Cash Assistance Benefit Specialist
Cash Assistance Benefit Specialist
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Job Description
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The Cash Assistance Specialist (the Specialist) will provide inperson Cash benefit eligibility screenings and application assistance.
- The Specialist will be primarily working from our satellite offices in the Bronx and at community partner organizations across NYC.
- The ideal candidate will also assist in connecting clients to other programs such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC) Medicaid Tax Credits Fair Fares Home Energy Assistance (HEAP) home meal delivery programs and referrals to food pantries and soup kitchens.
- The Specialist will also attend community events to perform outreach and screenings as well as conduct presentations on SNAP and other nutrition benefits.
- The Cash Assistance Benefit Specialist must also conduct followup to ensure that applicants receive the correct amount of monthly benefits in a timely manner and help to resolve cases in which this has not occurred.
- All work must be entered into a database to track client progress.
QUALIFICATIONS & QUALITIES:
- Experience in antihunger/nutrition benefits screening (esp. for Cash Assistance and SNAP); working in lowincome communities.
- Highenergy selfstarter with strong communications problem solving organizing and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated commitment to fighting poverty and hunger.
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field is preferred although people with significant relevant work experience will be considered.
- Proficiency using MicrosoftOffice programs like Word Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of Salesforce is preferred but not required.
- Proficiency in reading writing and speaking Spanish is preferred.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
