Community Outreacher at WATEREE COMMUNITY ACTIONS INC

, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Apr, 26

Salary

17.5

Posted On

13 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Interviewing, Assessment, Documentation, Client Processing, Case Management, Advocacy, Resource Coordination, Survey Conducting

Industry

Executive Offices

Description

Job Details Job Location: Richland County CS AdminOffice - Columbia, SC 29223 Salary Range: $17.50 - $17.50 Hourly Major Functions: Under the direct supervision of the County Program Coordinator, plans, implements, and performs various phases of projects and programs of the agency in the community. Essential Functions: Interviews and assesses applicants for program eligibility based on criteria set forth from the funding source. Outreachers are expected to maintain an error rate of less than 3% when processing client applications. Outreachers are responsible for adherence to the criteria set forth by the funding source. Outreachers are required to complete all proper documentation as outlined by the funding sources to be included in the client’s file (application, client profile, award, etc…) as well as accurately documenting the information into the DBA FACSPro System. Screens and processes low-income persons to participate in the specific programs and activities of the team you are assigned. Attends planning team meetings and trainings for the specific program areas assigned. Implement the programmatic guidelines and adhere to the grant agreement. Report all hours worked using the timekeeping system. Qualifications Additional Functions: Coordinate all service delivery for assigned programs and/or projects. Conducts Case Management Services as needed for customers. Conducts surveys in the assigned target area. Advocates for the poor and needy to help them receive necessary goods and services. Refers individual clients to sources of assistance outside of the regular Community Actions Program. Maintains an up-to-date directory of resources in the county to include a description of services, eligibility requirements, and the name, address, telephone number, and contact person of sources in the county. Submits travel reports each pay period. Travel within the five county service areas will be required. Work site will vary within the service area and will be assigned in advance. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

The Community Outreacher plans and implements various projects and programs in the community under the supervision of the County Program Coordinator. They are responsible for interviewing applicants, processing client applications, and maintaining accurate documentation.