The Benefits Enrollment Specialist works with external clients and enrolled students of the Skills Center to apply for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) with a focus on increasing SNAP participation. Bilingual English/Spanish is required.
Position Responsibilities:
- Complete SNAP applications (online and paper) and assist clients and enrolled students throughout the application process.
- Verify client information through federal, state, and local entities.
- Follow all USDA/ DES guidelines and processes from the point an application is completed to the point benefits are received or declined with upmost confidentiality.
- Assist clients and students with questions regarding the process that takes place once the application is completed.
- Track and report materials handed out.
- Track and report number of households / people prescreened for eligibility.
- Track and report number of households / people assisted with application process.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- This position requires a high school diploma and 2 years minimum work related experience.
- Good knowledge of MS Office Word and Excel are required.
- Proven record of excellent customer service skills and the ability to work with people of different nationalities, ethnic origins, and socioeconomic levels are essential.
- Valid Arizona driver’s license is a must due to excessive travel requirements within the Phoenix/Maricopa County area.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Flexible, self-starter with the ability to work independently and effectively. Sensitivity to diversity and the ability to work with people of different nationalities, ethnic origins, and socioeconomic levels are essential.
- Good inter-personal skills with the ability to interact professionally with the public. Honesty, integrity and commitment to the Food Bank’s mission.
- Ability to understand and actualize the Food Bank’s values.
What we offer:
- Competitive Compensation Package:
- Competitive Pay starting at $48,000
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous employer match
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Comprehensive Benefits:
- Medical and Insurance Coverage
- An employee-only medical plan at no cost to you
- 4 low-cost employee-only, spouse and/or family member medical plans
- Vision and Dental coverage
- Health Savings Account generously funded by the employer and Flexible Spending Account options
- Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death & Accident Insurance at no cost to you.
- Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
- Optional Pet Insurance and Legal Shield Identity Theft offering
- Time Off
- 15 PTO days, accrued bi-weekly, that increases with length of service
- 40 hours of Personal/Sick time
- 8 Company Paid Holidays
This is your chance to join a cohesive and welcoming team and make a difference in our Arizona communities. Join our Mission to alleviate hunger.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume to: Careers – St. Mary's Food Bank.
St. Mary’s Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other protected status under all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
