Welfare Assistant Part-Time

Town of Exeter; Perkins Hill (NH); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 46 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The Town of Exeter is seeking a part-time Welfare Assistant to support the Welfare and Human Services program in Exeter, NH. This role includes interviewing applicants, explaining Welfare procedures, and assisting with eligibility determinations, while coordinating with related agencies and landlords to maintain effective programs and services.

The position requires confidentiality, strong communication and teamwork, and the ability to interpret applicable laws and policies.

Qualifications

• The Welfare Assistant must maintain confidentiality of clients and records.
• Interviewing applicants and delivering oral and written reports.
• Ability to interpret Town, State and Federal laws, ordinances, rules and policies.

Responsabilités

• Interview applicants and explain Welfare procedures.
• Assist with eligibility determinations and follow-up investigations.
• Coordinate with agencies, landlords and vendors to support services.
• Provide back-up administrative support as needed.

Description du poste

Hours: Up to 25 hours per week (non-exempt)

Pay Range: Grade 6 (Hiring range) up to $28.59

Town of Exeter is currently seeking a part-time Welfare Assistant.

General Duties:

This position is responsible for assisting with the administration of the Welfare and Human Services program for the Town. As well as serving as back up administrative support for the Town Managers Office. This position will be responsible for interviewing applicants, explaining Town Welfare procedures, follow-up investigation of income and expenses as reported by applicant, work with the Senior Executive Assistant/Welfare Administrator to determine eligibility. This position may also converse with related local, state, federal and private agencies, vendors and landlords to maintain fully developed, effective programs and services. The Welfare Assistant will perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements:

The Welfare Assistant must have the ability to maintain confidentiality regarding clients and their records. They must possess interviewing skills and be able to communicate and deliver oral and written reports. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate teamwork, leadership, interpersonal and customer-service skills. Having knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply Town, State and Federal laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies is required.

Please see job description for more information regarding the general duties and requirements of this position.

The Town of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.

10 Front Street Exeter, NH 03833 - Office hours vary by department, visitthe Office Hours page for a full listing.