What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resource Specialist position at Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City?
Reports to: Department Manager
Classification: Full-Time
Direct Reports: None
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City is a nonprofit organization providing programs and services to low-income residents of Jackson, Platte and Clay counties, Missouri.
A successful Resource Specialist candidate has a high school diploma or GED with experience working with data entry experience, navigating through several data management systems, project management, linkage to community resources, screening clients, and writing skills (case notes). This is repetitive work and you must be comfortable sitting at a workstation at least 90% of the day.
Our compressed work week, Monday –Thursday from 8:00 am -6:00 pm, with an hour lunch, is the first step to supporting our team members with a work-life balance. You will have immediate access to holiday pay, Financial Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs. Our benefits: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, voluntary life, supplemental insurance, and flexible spending account are effective the first month after the date of hire. Our rich retirement plan matches 5% of our team members’ gross earnings with an additional 2% match is available after six month of employment.
Mission
Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City (CAAGKC) provides low-income residents of Clay, Jackson and Platte counties in Missouri comprehensive support services that help them become self-sufficient.
Physical Demands:
Sitting - 80%
Standing - 10%
Bending - 5%
Lifting - 5% ability to lift at least 25 lbs. or less
Work Environment:
In office - 90%
Out of office - 10%