Community Resource Navigator: Empowering Families

Mid Michigan Community Action Agency, Inc.; Farwell (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid Michigan Community Action Agency, Inc. seeks a dedicated professional to determine eligibility for programs and design tailored action plans for low-income households in our service area.

The role requires an Associate Degree in human services and experience with low-income populations, along with strong computer skills and the ability to travel as needed to support community outreach and program delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in human services is preferred.
• Experience in human services, specifically with low-income populations, is preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or other form.
• Must have proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet).
• Demonstrated communication skills both oral and written.
• Must be highly organized and people oriented.
• Successful clearance of DHHS Central Registry and criminal history record check.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, provide proof of insurance, and pass MMCAA’s “Insurance Carriers” driving record review/motor vehicle check.
• Must comply with Agency smoke free and drug free policies.
• Understand the importance of daily work attendance.

Responsibilities

• Determine eligibility of low-income households for all Community Action Center programs.
• Design an Action Plan with each program-eligible household and provide relevant resource referrals to promote self-sufficiency.
• Conduct data collection via empowOR database.
• Complete or collect all required program documentation with accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Attend relevant community events to support the agency programs; including evening and weekend events or meetings as needed.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with relevant public and private authorities and service providers.
• Participate in personal and professional development activities, including staff meetings, conferences, training opportunities, as identified and approved by supervisors.
• Travel throughout service area as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate Degree in human services

Job description

Mid Michigan Community Action Agency, Inc. seeks a dedicated professional to determine eligibility for programs and design tailored action plans for low-income households in our service area.

The role requires an Associate Degree in human services and experience with low-income populations, along with strong computer skills and the ability to travel as needed to support community outreach and program delivery.