Hunger Outreach Coordinator

The NOEP Coordinator will work in Chenango County to increase individuals and households access to SNAP (food stamps) benefits for income eligible individuals and households. This is important work that helps reduce hunger in our area, helping families and individuals facing hunger insecurity. Many people are eligible to apply for SNAP but face challenges and barriers. This positon aims to reduce these barriers and increase families and individuals access to successfully receiving SNAP benefits.

Minimum Qualifications: Associate's Degree in Human Services or related field and experience connecting clients with needed resources and good awareness of other community agencies and services.

Demonstrated experience in initiating and sustaining outreach programs. Job requires traveling within the area served by the program. Must have valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Other attributes:

• Be knowledge of service area and available resources
• Have interviewing and assessment skills
• Have the ability to work independently
• Have strong verbal and written communication
• Have strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Be comfortable using technology and proficiency in the Microsoft Word, Excel,
• Be comfortable with public speaking
• Have the ability to work well with diverse populations

Personal Attributes: Must believe and act in accordance with the Agency's Mission Statement and abide by Family Enrichment Network's standards of conduct. Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and communicate effectively with others. Must be able to work with persons of varying socio-economic, ethnic, and educational backgrounds.

General Duties:

Follows all agency administrative and programmatic policies and procedures.

• Assists in ensuring the agency meets all federal, state, local, rules, regulations and licensing requirements.
• Follows all aspects of the agency personnel polices and procedures.
• Immediately reports child abuse to supervisor or appropriate staff person.
• Actively supports agency mission and philosophy.

Essential Duties:

• Conducting SNAP outreach in Broome County, prescreening potentially SNAP eligible individuals/households and assisting them with their SNAP applications.
• Acting as a liaison with the local Department of Social Services providing help with any barriers individuals encountered in the SNAP process.
• Engaging in community outreach to educate potentially SNAP-eligible people through community events, tabling opportunities and presentations.
• Collaborating with local community based organizations, educating them about the importance of NOEP and SNAP Maintaining confidentiality and tracking client information and outcomes for reporting purposes and to meet annual program targets
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with Broome County DSS SNAP Case Managers.
• Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment and outreach programs for SNAP eligible population.
• Assist in promoting SNAP benefits for Broome County residents.
• Conducts outreach programs designed to inform eligible recipients of the benefits of SNAP and meets with interested individuals.
• Conducts presentations to community groups and agencies to educate public.
• Provide assistance and appropriate referrals to support the application to SNAP benefits and other food programs and resources in Broome County.
• Provide advocacy at DSS for potential and existing SNAP recipients.
• Visit food pantries, mobile food van, libraries, WIC, health fair, and other community locations to recruit participants.
• Coordinate and develop materials to promote participation in SNAP (e.g. newsletters, brochures, promotional program materials) as required by hunger Solutions New York.
• Maintains prompt and accurate records per Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP) guidelines.
• Prepares reports as needed monthly and quarterly.
• Attends NOEP meetings and other related in-services in order to keep current on new regulations and trends.
• Operates office equipment as needed.
• Keeps agency equipment in good working order (cell phone, GPS system, etc.)
• In accordance with Family Enrichment Network's "team" philosophy, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carryout or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• outreach: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18