Project SHARE Coordinator (7909)

The Salvation Army; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing – (保险

403B

PTO after 90 days

Aflac

Voluntary Life

and much more!!

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Project SHARE Coordinator to manage energy assistance program records, verify eligibility, and process applications for payment. This full-time role requires attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

You will maintain agency contacts, support quarterly Advisory Council meetings, and collaborate with state utilities to secure funding for the Project Share program.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree from an accredited technical or vocational school.
• Two years of clerical or social service work experience in an office or public environment.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience may satisfy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintains client records for energy assistance programs and verifies eligibility.
• Recommends approval of applications outside guidelines on emergency/need basis; documents and forwards for payment.
• Maintains current agency listings and records; updates phone numbers and addresses; ensures data consistency.
• Attends quarterly Advisory Council meetings; presents reports and helps with questions on finances and statistics.
• Prepares and presents notes for management to inform on current programs and processes.

Skills

Clerical skills

Customer service

Data entry

Education

Two-year degree or equivalent

Experience in social/public service environment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: ALM-Birmingham AL Area Command - Birmingham, AL 35234

Position Type: Full Time Regular

Salary Range: $18.00

Job Category: Social Services

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Project SHARE Coordinator for the Birmingham Area Command, located in Birmingham, AL paying $18 an hour.

Typical hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm with a one hour lunch break. This is a 35 hour per week position.

This position is responsible for:

• Administers and maintains client records for energy assistance programs to include: reviews and monitors client eligibility to ensure compliance with Project Share.
• Recommends approval of applications that are outside the established guidelines on an emergency, or as-needed basis, maintaining proper documentation to support decisions; enters statistical information in computer on each application received; prepares the check request by attaching all pertinent documentation and forwards it to the Finance Department for payment of claims.
• Maintains a current list of active agencies, updating records as necessary to revise phone numbers, mailing addresses, etc.; maintains current listing of case workers; ensures computer records and agency book contain identical information; mails agency sign-up sheets to agencies and assign code numbers as requested.
• Attends quarterly Advisory Council meetings; presents reports of client successes, and problems, and highlights trends or noteworthy data: assists the Finance Department representative in answering the Advisory Council's questions regarding financial and statistical reports; provides input on selection criteria. Prepares and distributes meeting agenda and minutes.
• Prepares and presents professional presentations to non-participating Alabama utility companies throughout the state to seek funding support for their counties and to build the project share program; answers questions regarding current programs and processes; prepares notes for management/administration to keep them well informed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing insurance (bundle)
• 403B
• PTO after 90 days
• Aflac
• Voluntary Life
• and much more!!

What We Are Looking For In You

Education & Experience

• Two-year degree from an accredited technical or vocational school, and
• two years of experience performing clerical or social service work in an office or environment and two years of experience working in a social or public service environment with experience assisting the public. or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

License & Certifications

• Valid state driver's license is required

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic social work and/or customer service related skills.
• Knowledge of effective and efficient record-keeping and bookkeeping practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the English language including proper grammar and punctuation.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.

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