HEAP Clerk

Delaware Opportunities; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,230 - 28,812; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A community-focused nonprofit organization in Hamden, NY is seeking a full-time Seasonal HEAP Clerk. The role involves client interaction, data entry, and general office work. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational skills and a high school diploma or GED. Pay starts at $17.80 per hour, with additional benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Hard working, reliable, and trustworthy character.
• Experience in data entry or general office work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet HEAP clients and explain application process.
• Register clients and perform computer inquiries.
• Transmit data and applications to DSS.
• Answer phones and perform general office work.

Skills

Data entry

Organizational skills

Ability to relate and work well with the public

Familiarity with data sheets

Integrity

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or GED

Coursework in business math, bookkeeping, or keyboarding

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 a full-time Seasonal HEAP Clerk for our Hamden location.

Pay range to start at $17.80 per hour.

Start dates for this position are tentative at this time.

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

Responsibilities

• Greet HEAP clients and explain application process
• Register clients and perform computer inquiries as needed
• Transmit data and applications to DSS, register applicants
• Answer phones and perform general office work

Skills & Qualifications

• Data entry, organizational skills, ability to relate and work well with the public, familiarity with data sheets, integrity and ability to work independently
• Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, with coursework in business math, bookkeeping, or keyboarding and/or two years’ experience in data entry or general office work

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

• 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.