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EAC Network Case Aide (Bilingual Preferred) - Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and Weatherization (WRAP) in Hempstead, New York
Case Aide (Bilingual Preferred) - Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and Weatherization (WRAP)
Job Details
Job Location
175 Fulton Ave 4th Floor, Hempstead, NY, 11550 - Hempstead, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School Diploma or Educational Equiv
Salary Range
$20.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
None
Job Category
Admin - Clerical
Case Aide (Bilingual Preferred)
EAC Network, a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for over 65,000 people in need through 100 programs across Long Island and NYC, seeks a Bilingual Preferred Case Aide work full time for its Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and WRAP (Weatherization).
The Case Aide is a non-exempt position paying per hour $20 at 35 hours per week. Monday-Friday 8:45AM-4:45PM. The office is located in Hempstead, NY and role reports to Program Director.
Comprehensive benefits package includes:
• Medical
• Dental
• 401K
• Vision
• Very generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & More.
Primary Purpose of Job:
The Case Aide is responsible for interviewing clients, assessing eligibility and processing applications for Nassau County residents seeking financial assistance with their energy costs through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and WRAP (Weatherization).
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
Interview and assess the eligibility of prospective clients seeking financial assistance with their energy costs.
Process client applications, complete required forms and perform data entry in accordance with the guidelines established by the Nassau County Department of Social Services.
Interact with other agencies and heating and utility companies.
Prepare and maintain appropriate records and departmental paperwork.
Demonstrates knowledge of computer programs necessary to perform job responsibilities (i.e. Outlook, Microsoft Word, etc.).
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:
High School Diploma or educational equivalent required, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Minimum of one year of relevant experience working with low-income households.
Excellent interviewing, communication and organizational skills required.
Must be detail-oriented.
Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) BIG PLUS/HIGLY PREFERRED!!!