County Coordinator

less thanp>less thanstrong>NOTE: This position will beibased iniFloresville and will assist WilsoniCounty residents with COVID-19 Relief Assistance. The position startsibetween $12.43-$13.42/hr depending on experience. This position is full-time temporary through September 2022 or until funding is exhausted.less than/strong>less than/p>less thanp>less thanstrong>JOB SUMMARYless than/strong>:less than/p>less thanp>The County Coordinator is responsible for assisting low-income individuals seeking or receiving utility or rental assistance while working within federal, state and local regulations and policies. Other responsibilities include evaluating and maintaining eligibility of clients receiving services, collecting supporting documentation, maintaining client files and providing case management services to assist in transitioning clients out of poverty.less than/p>less thanp>less thanstrong>ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONSless than/strong>:less than/p>less thanp>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.less than/p>less thanul>less thanli>Conducts initial interviews of clients requesting services includingicalculating income, obtaining required documentation and entering applications into the computer system.less than/li>less thanli>Assesses client needs, determines eligibility for program services and follows eligibility guidelines and program policies and procedures.less than/li>less thanli>Assists clients with understanding of and completion of paperwork for program services; makes referrals as necessary.less than/li>less thanli>Maintains complete and accurate client case files which includes information regarding eligibility, referrals and other required documentation; ensures appropriate documentation is attached to application; reviews all applications for completeness and accuracy; updates and makes corrections as needed.less than/li>less thanli>Prepares utility vouchers and pledges and submits for processing and payment.less than/li>less thanli>Maintains an accurate account balance and reconciles summary of funds with fiscal department reports.less than/li>less thanli>Assists in the completion of the Community Needs Assessment, National Survey and Community Action Plan.less than/li>less thanli>Provides on-going case management to families and individuals receiving assistance and serves as a liaison between agencies, clients and service providers.less than/li>less thanli>Maintains a comprehensive caseload for assigned counties including maintaining appropriate documentation in the SHAH system; assists other County Coordinators as needed.less than/li>less thanli>Develops and implements service delivery plans to meet client needs that contain short and long-term goals and a timeline for goal accomplishment.less than/li>less thanli>Follows up to with clients to determine outcomes of established goals (i.e. job placement, increased salary) and documents accomplishments in client file.less than/li>less thanli>Provides client training in the areas of energy-education activities, budget counseling and other aspects necessary to assist clients into work and out of poverty.less than/li>less thanli>Establishes and maintains a system for literature distribution and new client recruitment; distributes literature as needed.less than/li>less thanli>Conducts inspections as needed for clients requesting rental assistance.less than/li>less thanli>Networks with various community organizations, businesses and employers to establish and maintain positive and effective relationships to support organizational collaborations and partnerships, including utilization of all available community resources.less than/li>less thanli>Participates in community outreach activi