HEAP Administrative Assistant

Delaware Opportunities; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Delaware Opportunities, Inc. is seeking 2 full-time Seasonal HEAP Administrative Assistants for our Hamden location. Pay starts at $20.84 per hour.

Start dates are tentative. Ideal candidates are hardworking and reliable. Responsibilities include HEAP interviews, data entry, coordination with the Department of Social Services and energy vendors, maintaining files, answering calls, and assisting with HEAP, Weatherization, and energy programs.

Qualifications

• Valid NYS Driver’s license required.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations, data entry, and maintain accurate files.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; able to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct HEAP interviews with applicants.
• Perform data entry tasks to assure accuracy.
• Coordinate with Department of Social Services, fuel vendors, and utility companies.
• Keep accurate files and respond to questions about HEAP, Weatherization and energy programs.
• Staff HEAP outreach sites as required.
• Assist HEAP Examiner in developing resource files and maintaining documents.
• Perform general office work.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Data entry

Organization

Communication

Teamwork / independence

Education

HS diploma / GED with business math or bookkeeping coursework

Job description

Delaware Opportunities, Inc., founded in 1965 and headquartered at 35430 State Highway 10 in Hamden, NY, has been a trusted nonprofit serving Delaware County for over 50 years. From its beginnings, the organization has expanded to offer a wide range of community-driven programs—from employment assistance and Head Start to WIC, Weatherization, emergency food pantry networks, and domestic violence support. Looking for work? If you're seeking a role that makes a real impact while building your own career, Delaware Opportunities is a place where your talents will be nurtured and your community welcomed.

Delaware Opportunities, Inc. is seeking 2 full-time Seasonal HEAP Administrative Assistant for our Hamden location.

Pay range to start at $20.84 per hour.

Start dates for these positions are tentative at this time.

The ideal candidate must be hard working, reliable, and trustworthy.

Responsibilities include: Conduct HEAP interviews with applicants, perform data entry tasks to assure accuracy, work closely with the Department of Social Services, fuel vendors and utility companies, keep accurate files, answer calls, respond to questions regarding HEAP, Weatherization and other energy assistance programs, Staff HEAP outreach sites as required, assist HEAP Examiner in developing and maintaining resource files, perform general office work.

Skills required are: Valid NYS Driver’s license required. Ability to perform mathematical calculations, data entry skills, good organizational skills, good communication skills and the ability to work as a team and to work independently.

Candidate must have a High school diploma or GED with coursework in business math, bookkeeping, or keyboarding and/or two years’ experience in accounting, bookkeeping and working with the public.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Delaware Opportunities, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.