What are the responsibilities and job description for the LIHEAP Compliance Specialist position at HACAP?
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. (HACAP) is a dynamic nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the lives of families and individuals in our communities across nine counties. We believe in the power of collaboration, working alongside for-profit businesses, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and local community members to create stronger, healthier communities.
Position Overview:
Application Deadline: August 2, 2026.
Job Title: LIHEAP Compliance Specialist.
Position Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
Pay Range: $23.69 hourly.
Position Goal:
The LIHEAP Compliance Specialist is responsible for providing administrative and compliance support to the LIHEAP department by assisting with the delivery of energy assistance programs. This position supports clients seeking heating and utility assistance, processes program payments, maintains accurate documentation and file compliance, verifies eligible and required information, and performs a variety of administrative duties to ensure efficient department operations and compliance with program requirements.
What HACAP is proud to offer you:
Company Paid Benefits
- Paid Time Off and 11 Company Paid Holidays
- Short-Term Disability (After 1 Year of Employment)
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Dental (Voluntary Coverage)
Voluntary Insurance Plans
- Health and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Retirement Savings Options
- Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) or 403(b) plan with a generous company match of or up to 9.44% of your gross wage
Additional Benefits
- Corporate Advantage Partnership Education Program with Mount Mercy and Upper Iowa University
Qualifications & Conditions of Employment:
Education and/or Experience
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Associate's Degree with 4 years of experience working in Human Services, Counseling, Financial Planning or a related field
OR
- Equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Conditions of Employment
- Valid Driver's License.
- Valid Car Insurance.
- Reliable Transportation.
Please attach any trainings/transcripts/or diplomas to your application.
Additional Information:
Equal Opportunity
HACAP is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability of any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants with Disabilities
We respect and value people with disabilities and are committed to providing a workplace culture of disability inclusion. People with disabilities are supported during the hiring process and are encouraged to apply for employment with HACAP. In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided to those in need of assistance with the application and interview process. To request an accommodation, please contact HACAP's Human Resources Department by email at hresources@hacap.org.
For more information about HACAP, please visit our website at https://www.hacap.org
All applicants will receive an acknowledgement via email that their application has been received. Those candidates selected for further consideration will be notified.
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