Hunger Free America
Benefits Access Specialist - Idaho
Magic Valley, Idaho · Part-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 233 days ago
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About the role
- They will primarily work remotely across Idaho.
- Hunger Free America is an equal opportunity employer.
- People of diverse races, sexual orientations, ages, faiths, economic and social backgrounds, genders, physical abilities, and national origins are very strongly encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Applicants must be willing to live in Idaho or move to Idaho, within commuting distance of the Magic Valley.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- All client interactions must be documented in the mRelief "Johnnie" database to track client progress.
- Preference for experience in anti-hunger/nutrition benefits screening (esp. for SNAP) and/or more broadly working in and for n low-income communities.
- High-energy self-starter with strong communications, problem solving, organizing, and inter-personal skills, and a demonstrated commitment to fighting poverty and hunger.
- Relevant work experience or lived experience with hunger is preferred, although people with significant, relevant, educational experience will be considered.
Nice to have
- Bilingual Candidates a plus, but not required (Spanish, Pashto, Dari, or Arabic are a plus).
Benefits
- Non-commute mileage is paid at the current federal reimbursement rate.
- This position will include occasional travel within the Magic Valley, to provide in-person SNAP and nutrition benefits application support at community events with local partners.
- The Specialist will attend community events to provide outreach, conduct screenings, and may occasionally conduct presentations on SNAP and other nutrition benefits.
- The Specialist will conduct follow-up when appropriate to help ensure applicants receive the correct benefit amount in a timely manner and help resolve issues as they arise.
- The SNAP Benefits Specialist ("the Specialist") will provide in-person and remote SNAP eligibility screenings and application assistance.
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer.
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