What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assessment Specialist II position at Benton Franklin Community Action Connections?
ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST II
FULL-TIME 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK
BI-LINGUAL (ENGLISH/SPANISH) PREFERRED.
VALID DRIVERS LICENSE, INSURANCE, ARE REQUIRED.
EMPLOYEE MUST PASS A WA STATE BACKGROUND CHECK.
DUTIES:
The Assessment Specialist II has the primary responsibility to assess and verify the basic program eligibility for individuals and families in need of direct services available through CAC, provide customer education, client information, referral and support services to individuals and families experiencing crisis or barriers to self-reliance; maintain detailed case records; interpret and clarify program specific policies and procedures; interview, screen, and process to determine an applicant’s eligibility to participate in programs administered by the assigned department.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
The Assessment Specialist II works under the supervision of the assigned Department Director/Manager. The employee possesses reasonable knowledge in a subject field to enable the employee to work effectively in work situation after sufficient familiarization with the organization, but his/her work is subject to a reasonably close check on quantity and quality. The Department Director/Manager may assign alternate supervision.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Training:
- Bachelor’s degree, or
- Two years’ intake and/or case management experience, and
- A minimum of one-year experience using computers and data processing software.
- Other formal education requirements or work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Knowledge:
- Reasonable knowledge of regulations governing the programs assigned.
- Considerable knowledge of community resources and civic organizations.
- Considerable knowledge of interviewing and assessment techniques and methods.
- Considerable knowledge of efficient office procedures and record keeping.
Knowledge of basic record keeping
Skills and Abilities:
- Skills in the operation of standard office equipment and computers, including word and data processing.
- Ability to communicate in a clear and understandable manner both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to learn, interpret and implement legal requirements.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
- Ability to deal with the public.
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
- Ability to empathize.
Desirable interaction and communication skills:
- Employee must work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
- The employee shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with peers and supervisors.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, see, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, or use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, standard keyboards and office equipment or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, night vision, and the ability to focus from near to far and far to near objects. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Noise levels in the work environment are usually moderate and subject to electronic influences. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
FAIR LABOR STANDARD CLASSIFICATION:
The FLSA of 1938, as amended, covers overtime pay requirements among other issues. This classification relates to eligibility for overtime payments. This is a non-exempt position.
SALARY/HOURS: Range 6 (Non-Exempt)
$2,943.30 - $4,297.32 Salaried
APPLY TO: Administration Department
Community Action Connections
710 W. Court Street
Pasco, WA 99301
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $2,943.30 - $4,297.20 per month
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $2,943 - $4,297
