SNAP OUTREACH NEIGHBORHOOD LEADER
Job Description
Job Title: Neighborhood Leader
Reports to: Director of Neighborhood Engagement
Position: Half Time
Salary: $18,000/year, competitive benefits
To apply for this position, e-mail cover letter, resume, and 3 references to jobs@fc-cis.org. The position is open until filled. No calls, please.
Family Connection-Communities In Schools of Athens (FC-CIS) seeks applicants for the position of SNAP Outreach Neighborhood Leader in Athens-Clarke County to support FC-CIS’s partnership with ACCGov and Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS.) The SNAP Outreach Neighborhood Leader’s role is to educate the community about SNAP,
increase SNAP enrollment, and increase SNAP retention. This position requires travel.
Responsibilities:
• Provide SNAP outreach services – information-sharing through presentations in neighborhoods and at community gatherings, tabling at community events (health fairs, festivals, other); and organizing community outreach events.
• Share information through partner organizations, by outreach through social media, distribution of flyers, earned media and other outreach
• Assist individuals in online applications at community events, in our offices, and in partner’s offices.
• Follow up with individuals to assure applications were successful, to ensure that those enrolled
comply with all requirements to remain enrolled while eligible, and related activities.
• Provide all documentation of SNAP Outreach activities, inputs, outputs, and outcomes.
• Provide weekly and monthly reports as required.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Complete all required training, initial and ongoing.
• Participate in staff meetings and other meetings as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Must have general knowledge of the community and community services
• Must have experience working in the community (paid or volunteer)
• Must have Microsoft Office computer skills, internet skills, and ability to learn new software
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Bilingual fluency (Spanish and English) is beneficial but not required
• Must possess the ability to handle conflict professionally and in a productive manner
• Must be a reliable, energetic, and motivated team player
• Must have a valid Georgia driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, and auto insurance.
Note: All candidates meeting the qualifications are encouraged to apply. There will be a criminal background check, but every applicant will be considered. Employment is at will. Family Connection-Communities In Schools of Athens is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, physical or
mental disability, or political affiliation.