HEAP Administrative Assistant

Delaware Opportunities; Town of Hamden (NY); On-site; USD 23,685 - 33,733; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A community-focused nonprofit organization in the Town of Hamden is seeking a Seasonal HEAP Administrative Assistant to conduct interviews and perform data entry tasks. Ideal candidates should possess a valid NYS Driver’s license, have strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. The role involves working closely with social services and supporting energy assistance programs. The position offers flexibility with benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Valid NYS Driver’s license required.
• Two years’ experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Coursework in business math or keyboarding is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct HEAP interviews with applicants.
• Perform data entry tasks to assure accuracy.
• Work closely with the Department of Social Services.
• Keep accurate files.
• Answer calls regarding HEAP and energy assistance programs.
• Staff HEAP outreach sites as required.
• Assist HEAP Examiner in resource file management.
• Perform general office work.

Skills

Data entry skills

Good organizational skills

Good communication skills

Ability to perform mathematical calculations

Teamwork ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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

• 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

Qualifications

• Valid NYS Driver’s license required
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations
• Data entry skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good communication skills
• The ability to work as a team and to work independently
• 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

Benefits

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

If you feel you meet our requirements please send in an application and your resume to [e-mail].

Applications can be found on our website www.delawareopportunities.org or picked up at our Hamden site, 35430 State Highway 10 Hamden, NY 13782. If you have any questions, please call Janelle Hartwell at 607-746-1718. For information on Delaware Opportunities, including more information on our services and our company culture, visit our website at www.delawareopportunities.org

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.