Energy Services Outreach Worker

Project NOW, Inc.; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Project NOW, Inc. seeks an Energy Services Outreach Worker in Rock Island, IL to perform customer service, intake, eligibility determinations, and referrals for LIHEAP and related programs.

You will conduct client interviews, verify documents, maintain records, and ensure program compliance while delivering high-quality service. Travel may be required, and a GED with related experience plus a Family and Community Development Certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1 year related experience.
• Completion of Family and Community Development Certification or equivalent coursework.
• Experience in outreach, case management, or family development preferred.
• Valid driver''s license and ability to drive a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize yourself with agency programs, LIHEAP and energy program guidelines.
• Coordinate services with partner agencies to serve customers.
• Conduct client intake, assess needs, and determine LIHEAP eligibility.
• Maintain complete and accurate client files with confidentiality.
• Follow up on missing documents and status of applications.
• Provide information on services and make referrals as appropriate.
• Assist with referrals to employment, education, training, and other services.
• Attend program, agency, and outside meetings and trainings as requested.
• Be willing to travel as necessary.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative support

Communication skills

MS Office

Data entry

Public speaking

Education

GED

Family and Community Development Certification

1 year related experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Position:Energy Services Outreach Worker

Location: Rock Island, IL

Job Id:187

# of Openings:1

SUMMARY

The Energy Services Outreach Worker performs a variety of customer service, intake, eligibility determination, and referral functions for individuals and families seeking assistance through the Low-Income Home energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and other agency programs. The Energy Services Outreach Worker is responsible for conducting client interviews, receiving and verifying documentation, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with program guidelines while providing quality customer service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Familiarize yourself with all agency programs, services, and modes of operation with particular emphasis on LIHEAP and related energy program guidelines.
• Familiarize yourself with available community resources and maintaining positive working relationships with partner agencies to coordinate services for customers.
• Conduct client intake appointments, assess customer needs, and determine eligibility for LIHEAP and other available services.
• Maintain a minimum productivity standard of three (3) completed intake appointments per hour while ensuring accuracy, professionalism, and compliance with program requirements.
• Review, collect, and verify required applicant documentation, including income, residency, household composition, utility information, and other eligibility requirements.
• Create, organize, file, scan, and maintain complete and accurate client files in accordance with agency policies, funding requirements, and confidentiality standards.
• Follow-up promptly with customers regarding missing documentation, application status, referrals, or additional program requirements.
• Provide customers with information regarding available services and community resources; make referrals and coordinate services as appropriate.
• Assist customers with referrals to employment, education, training, and other supportive services as needed.
• Attend program, agency, and outside meetings and training sessions as requested.
• Be willing to travel as necessary.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:This job has no supervisory responsibilitie s.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word for documentation preparation and correspondence, Excel for data entry, tracking, and basic reporting, and Outlook for email communication, scheduling, and calendar management.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Compute rate, ratio, and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Deals with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must be able to work independently and can apply social work principles to real-life situations.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1 year of related experience and/or training or a combination of education and experience.
• Must have completed a recognized Family and Community Development Certification process or have equivalent academic coursework.
• Experience with advanced outreach, case management, and/or family development is desired.
• May be required to drive. Must have a reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and proof of insurance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds as it relates to the office environment. The noise level is quiet, and the type normally associated with the office environment.

Project NOW is an equal-opportunity employerand is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives our mission. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Positions within Project NOW are primarily grant-funded and funding decreases can affect our staffing needs