DIOCESE OF CAMDEN                                                                             JOB POSTING       

Date:             February 25, 2014

Position:     Part Time SNAP Outreach Worker

Location:      Catholic Charities

PLEASE NOTE: This is a part time (20 hours per week) and temporary (12 month) position. This position may require occasional weekend or evening events (no more than 2 per month).

Summary

The Part Time SNAP Outreach Worker will be responsible for education, outreach, and enrollment activities relating to the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) through the six counties in the geographic area of the Diocese of Camden.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Part Time SNAP Outreach worker will be responsible for education, outreach, and enrollment activities relating to the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), including:

• Oversee prescreening of all clients who visit county Family and Community Centers. This includes providing screening tools to staff, training staff, and regular follow up and tracking.

• Outreach to Spanish speaking and mixed immigrant status families. Build partnerships with churches, schools, and other community partners. Provide prescreening education and outreach at community wide events.

• Provide outreach, screening tools, training, and enrollment assistance to emergency food providers in Salem County, NJ and other counties as needed.

• Follow up outreach with clients who may be eligible with SNAP. Assist clients in completing on-line application and gathering required documents.

• Maintain records of number of clients screened, number of applications completed, etc.       Provide follow up outreach to all clients who receive application assistance.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or experience required:

• Bachelor's degree in social services or related field. Experience may be substituted for education.

Licenses/Certifications Needed:

• Valid drivers' license in good standing.

Program Requirements:

• Candidate must have own reliable transportation. Outreach worker will travel throughout Camden, Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland, Atlantic, and Cape May Counties.

   

• Ability to speak and understand spoken Spanish preferred.

• Understanding of application process and eligibility requirements of social benefit programs, specifically SNAP.

• Experience providing education and outreach services.       Comfortable speaking in public and working with diverse populations.

• Understanding of the mission and values of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Camden, and ability to carry out everyday tasks within this mission.

Please submit resume to Christine Polit at [email protected].

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