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El Centro, Inc. is a small business in Kansas City, KS. We are agile, professional and our goal is to strengthen communities and improve lives of Latinos and others through educational, social and economic opportunities..
Our work environment includes:
Position Summary
The Enrollment Specialist is primarily responsible for screening clients and entire households to assess what public benefits they qualify for and could benefit from. This position will target individuals needing assistance with SNAP (Food Stamp) and other food access programs in Wyandotte and Johnson Counties.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS
Primary responsibilities include assisting clients with enrollment needs for public benefits including but limited to; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), LIEAP application, Housing Application, filling out passport or disability paperwork, referring clients to area safety-net clinics, internal programs or external social services agencies or any other advocacy need expressed by clients.
Maintains records and documents of all service activities provided via one-on-on appointments or via phone and responsible for database tracking and follow-up information in MAACLink.
Assist with internal and external reports and success stories. Prepares monthly reports for Coordinator and/or Director.
Will work with Community Education & Outreach team on community activities, special events and community education classes.
Establish and maintain partnerships with community providers to enhance and coordinate client services.
Assist individual with benefit related questions. As appropriate, educate and address questions engaging the client with the enrollment process for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other public benefits.
Works in an integrated manner with all El Centro staff/ programs for other related services.
Carry out the mission, vision, and strategies of El Centro, Inc. and works cooperatively with El Centro staff.
All other duties as assigned
KEY COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
· Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Preferred Education and/or Experience
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
· Attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.69 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
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Schedule:
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Work Location: In person
Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$55k-69k (estimate)
04/27/2024
08/23/2024
elcentroinc.com
KANSAS CITY, KS
25 - 50
2005
Private
IRENE CAUDILLO
$10M - $50M
Social & Legal Services