Specialist, 211

Akron, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SPECIALIST 211

PURPOSE OF POSITION:To assist individuals seeking assistance in navigating available community resources including assessing their individual needs searching for services in the 2-1-1 community resource database conducting intakes as appropriate and providing appropriate referrals. Service is provided primarily by phone but may also be provided by text message live chat email or in-person.

CORE RESPONSABILITIES:

Community Resource Navigation: Receives and responds to incoming 2-1-1 calls texts chats and emails from individuals families and community organizations seeking assistance to address a wide variety of needs. Assesses their individual needs provides appropriate referrals to available services through the 2-1-1 resource database and documents all demographic information unmet needs and referrals provided.
Screening Intake and Follow Up: Conducts screenings for a variety of community initiatives (such as pregnancy health insurance cancer prevention financial empowerment) and promote preventive programs to help improve the individuals and familys health education income and overall well-being. Conducts intakes for specific programs as assigned. Conducts follow up with clients to see that needed services were received and to provide additional referrals. Conducts advocacy for individuals experiencing difficulties or lacking abilities to make effective contacts with agencies.

JOB EXPECTATIONS: 10% Internal / 90% External Facing

DEGREE OF AUTONOMY:Work is structured by standards procedures and work instructions and is performed under direct supervision within those standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of social services or significant classes in social work required.
Ability to obtain the Community Resource Specialist credential from AIRS within 12-14 months after eligibility requirements for the exam are met.
Experience and interest in providing excellent customer service required.
Ability to navigate between and utilize a variety of computer applications simultaneously.
Flexible and adaptable to organization scheduling requirements. Work assignment will include weekdays weeknights weekends and holidays.
Competent in MS Office products.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and as part of a high-performing team.
Commitment to advancing diversity equality and inclusion.
Respect for differences whether racial ethnic sexual orientation gender or class.
Commitment to excellence and passion for the mission of United Way of Summit and Medina.

COMPETENCIES:

Initiative
Relationship-Oriented
Teamwork and Collaboration
Mission-Focused
Professionalism
Change Management
Performance Improvement

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Position is primarily a normal office setting requiring long periods of sedentary work at a desk and computer.
Ability to routinely travel throughout multi-floor office utilizing stairs or elevator.
Minimal lifting up to 10 pounds occasionally.
Ability to pass pre-employment testing including background check drug and alcohol screen.
Must be willing to work non-standard work schedule including nights weekends and other unusual hours on occasion.
Bilingual or Multilingual preferred

BENEFITS:

Hybrid work environment
20 days of PTO Holidays
Extensive benefit package
Recovery Friendly Workplace

UWSM is committed to building and sustaining a workplace that represents our community in all its richness and us to make a difference!

To apply:Submit an updated resume by Friday January 23 2026 on our career page at you require alternative methods of application or screening please reach out to United Way of Summit & Medina direct by emailing or calling our main line: .

Required Experience:

SPECIALIST 211PURPOSE OF POSITION:To assist individuals seeking assistance in navigating available community resources including assessing their individual needs searching for services in the 2-1-1 community resource database conducting intakes as appropriate and providing appropriate referrals. Ser...

Community Resource Navigation: Receives and responds to incoming 2-1-1 calls texts chats and emails from individuals families and community organizations seeking assistance to address a wide variety of needs. Assesses their individual needs provides appropriate referrals to available services through the 2-1-1 resource database and documents all demographic information unmet needs and referrals provided.
Screening Intake and Follow Up: Conducts screenings for a variety of community initiatives (such as pregnancy health insurance cancer prevention financial empowerment) and promote preventive programs to help improve the individuals and familys health education income and overall well-being. Conducts intakes for specific programs as assigned. Conducts follow up with clients to see that needed services were received and to provide additional referrals. Conducts advocacy for individuals experiencing difficulties or lacking abilities to make effective contacts with agencies.

JOB EXPECTATIONS: 10% Internal / 90% External Facing

DEGREE OF AUTONOMY:Work is structured by standards procedures and work instructions and is performed under direct supervision within those standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of social services or significant classes in social work required.
Ability to obtain the Community Resource Specialist credential from AIRS within 12-14 months after eligibility requirements for the exam are met.
Experience and interest in providing excellent customer service required.
Ability to navigate between and utilize a variety of computer applications simultaneously.
Flexible and adaptable to organization scheduling requirements. Work assignment will include weekdays weeknights weekends and holidays.
Competent in MS Office products.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and as part of a high-performing team.
Commitment to advancing diversity equality and inclusion.
Respect for differences whether racial ethnic sexual orientation gender or class.
Commitment to excellence and passion for the mission of United Way of Summit and Medina.

COMPETENCIES:

Initiative
Relationship-Oriented
Teamwork and Collaboration
Mission-Focused
Professionalism
Change Management
Performance Improvement

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Position is primarily a normal office setting requiring long periods of sedentary work at a desk and computer.
Ability to routinely travel throughout multi-floor office utilizing stairs or elevator.
Minimal lifting up to 10 pounds occasionally.
Ability to pass pre-employment testing including background check drug and alcohol screen.
Must be willing to work non-standard work schedule including nights weekends and other unusual hours on occasion.
Bilingual or Multilingual preferred

BENEFITS: