Employment Opportunities
Energy Services Intake Worker
Department: Energy Assistance
Location: Eau Claire
Shift: Monday - Friday (8 am - 4:30 pm) (9 month yearly)
Job Description:
WDEOC is a non-profit Community Action Agency dedicated to alleviating poverty-related conditions in western Wisconsin. Founded in 1966, we operate more than 20 unique programs for low-income families and individuals, including:
- Head Start & Early Head Start
- Homeless Services (Housing First, Homeless Shelters, Rapid Rehousing)
- Child Care Partnership (Resource & Referral, YoungStar, Food Program)
- WHEAP Energy Assistance
- Weatherization & Home Rehab
- Fresh Start (Youth Development)
- Business Development (Women's Business Center)
- RSVP Volunteer Program (Volunteer Caregivers, Birthday Boxes, Weekend Food 4 Kids & much more!)
- Transportation Programs (Work-n-Wheels, Paratransit Certification)
We are hiring an Energy Services Intake Coordinator to provide initial contact and guidance to appropriate services for persons seeking benefits offered at Western Dairyland.
Primary duties include:
- Performs initial screening for individuals seeking assistance under public assistance programs
- Provides information on eligibility criteria required for offered programs
- Obtains personal and financial data related to eligibility criteria
- Reviews and makes preliminary determination if individual meets the eligibility criteria
- Determines eligibility for Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)
- Conducts interviews with individuals requesting assistance with energy and interactive home heating needs
- Enters data into computer database system
- Evaluates financial and non-financial criteria to determine eligibility for monetary benefits
- Makes appropriate referrals for crisis assistance and weatherization programs
- Researches, interprets, and explains federal, state, and local policies governing eligibility, legal rights, and responsibilities of applicants and participants
- Provides outreach services to explain and market WHEAP
- Coordinates outreach sites with providers
- Makes presentations at outreach stations
- Identifies and contacts potential eligible individuals in person or via telephone
- Attends initial and on-going training
This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Preferred: Associates degree in Business Administration or related program with 2 years’ experience working with low-income populations. The starting salary is $16.24 based on experience. We offer a complete benefit package, including:
- Health, dental and life insurance
- 401(k) plan with up to a 6% match (employee contributes 3%, WDEOC contributes 6% for a 9% total)
- Vacation (starting at two weeks; increasing to 6 weeks max)
- Personal leave (28 hours annually)
- Paid holidays (9 days each year)
- Sick leave (8 hours earned per month)
- Flexible work schedule with generous accommodations for family, school, and volunteer commitments
- Opportunities for continuing education, conferences, and classes
- WDEOC is a qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
This agency is an equal opportunity employer. WDEOC provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type: 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. We pride ourselves on maintaining an inclusive and family-friendly work environment. Learn more about our organization at www.westerndairyland.org.
Required Skills:
- Be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Have good organizational and attention to detail skills
- Possess excellent communication skills
- Have knowledge of standard office principles and procedures
- Must have knowledge of an ability to operate standard office equipment
- Skill in communicating effectively with others both orally and in writing
- Must have excellent multi-tasking ability
- Must have excellent listening skills
- Have a knowledge of principles of telephone etiquette and high level of customer service
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office products
- Be an excellent team player
- Ability to work independently
- Must be able to make decisions sometimes immediately
- Have excellent time management skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public, with skill in relating to individuals with various types of disabilities
- Handle stressful situations and solve problems
- Perform basic arithmetic accurately and quickly
Licenses, Certifications, Authorizations Required
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must have an insured vehicle
- Must meet Western Dairyland’s insurability requirements
The application deadline is Tuesday, March 2, 2021. To apply for this position:
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