Summary

: This position serves as an advocate for the economically disadvantaged

and provides Family Development Services to persons in need.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1.

Maintain confidentiality.

2.

Maintain records and submit necessary reports and forms promptly, appropriately and clearly.

3.

Enter all participants family information into the program-specific software

on the first visit to the center and update each time any participant receives assistance or when support activity occurs.

4.

Serve as liaison between the Community Action Center and the community.

5.

Recruit volunteers and be responsible for the supervision and training of volunteers.

6.

Attend training and staff meetings as requested by the supervisor.

7.

Update and distribute resource directories to participants.

8.

Make home visits as needed to follow up on families to ensure that all of their needs are met.

9.

Submit all public relations information to the Program Director for approval.

10.

Make necessary participant inter- and intra-agency referrals and follow up with these referrals.

11.

Serve as an advocate for low-income families.

12.

Assess individual participant needs and develop goals for program participants.

13.

Meet weekly with center staff to assess center progress, record unmet needs, and set current goals.

14.

Must be knowledgeable of and responsible for the implementation of the CSBG work plan.

15.

Work with and be responsible for the county Community Action Program (CAP) committee.

16.

Represent the agency at community events and do public speaking to promote Community Action programs.

17.

Be actively involved in securing local

funds to help clients in crisis.

18.

Be familiar with all programs offered by Community Action.

19.

Take applications for Agency programs such as the Low Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) or other Agency programs.

20.

Responsible for the food pantry, which requires lifting and carrying groceries.

21.

Help be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the center.

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