Nutrition Outreach & Education Program Coordinator

Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY

Montgomery County, NY, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Full Time

Job Description

Supervisor: Director of Health and Nutrition

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Status: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Rate of Pay: $20 per hour

Location: Sullivan County, NY

Position Summary: The Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP) Coordinator will play a critical role in increasing access to nutrition and food resources for food-insecure individuals and families in Sullivan County. This position involves direct engagement with community members and will focus on increasing enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The NOEP Coordinator is responsible for conducting SNAP outreach in their service area, prescreening potentially eligible individuals/households for SNAP, and assisting members in their service area in completing a SNAP application.

Qualifications: Associate's Degree in a relevant field and 2 years Human Services experience; knowledge of service area and available resources; interviewing and assessment skills; ability to work independently; strong verbal and written communication; strong organizational skills; comfort using technology; proficiency in the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); comfort with public speaking; and ability to work well with diverse populations; bilingual is a plus; a valid NYS driver's license.

Primary Responsibilities:

Attend all mandatory trainings and webinars
Establish a working relationship with the local Department of Social Services (DSS) or Human Resources Administration (HRA)
Create and produce outreach materials in order to educate potentially eligible individuals about SNAP
Engage in direct contacts to educate potentially SNAP-eligible community members through community events, presentations, and tabling opportunities in the community
Prescreen individuals and households for SNAP eligibility, providing an estimated SNAP benefit amount, if able
Assist potentially SNAP-eligible individuals in applying for SNAP, including gathering of required documents
Help resolve barriers potentially SNAP-eligible clients encounter when applying for SNAP
Collaborate with local community-based organizations, educating them about the importance of NOEP and SNAP
Confidentially track client information and outcomes for reporting purposes
Report outcomes via Hunger Solutions New York's online Contract Management System
Achieve annual program targets as assigned by Hunger Solutions New York
This role requires regular travel throughout Sullivan County to partner sites

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Regional Food Bank is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every member of the Food Bank to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included, and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve. The Regional Food Bank complies with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees.