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Client Resource & Outreach Coordinator

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Bellevue, Idaho, United States
Full-time

JOB SUMMARY:

The Client Resource and Outreach Coordinator (CROC) is a multi-faceted position that requires professional office and bilingual communication skills as well as the ability to handle the physical elements of being in the field conducting outreach throughout Blaine County.  S/he partners with the client resource team for the ongoing assessment and development of the Case Management Program and community outreach.  The CROC will conduct case management with clients in English & Spanish.  Duties include developing and assessing individual client goals, recording client information in database, ensuring clients are connecting to other resources, and promoting other Hunger Coalition programs that will help clients move out of our food lines.

Client Education and outreach-

S/he will support the development and operations of the Client Education Program. The focus of this program is to implement an annual series of financial literacy workshops which are designed to empower our clients and help them transition out of food insecurity. S/he will participate in a new Community Representative Program designed to recruit members of vulnerable communities to promote our services and inform us of better ways to aid their constituents. S/he reports directly to the Associate Director and will adhere to policies established by the Board of Directors as well as to the organization’s goals and objectives.

Areas of Responsibility: 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct client case management for individuals seeking food assistance from The Hunger Coalition.
  • Follow up with clients during subsequent case management sessions to ensure they are achieving previous goals to move them out of food insecurity.
  • Keep detailed records of every case and every contact with clients.  Enter client service and tracking information in database and collate this information weekly to provide service statistics to other staff and board.
  • Work with Director of Operations to further develop database in order to track advanced client statistics and goals.
  • Facilitate English & Spanish Financial Literacy Workshop Series 1-2 times per year; may include evening or weekend sessions.
  • Develop and implement a Community Representative program with the goal of recruiting members of vulnerable communities to promote our services and inform us of better ways to aid their constituents. This program will be launched in 2017. May include evening or weekend sessions.
  • Provide inspiring and impactful stories for the purpose of grant writing and additional fundraising needs on a monthly basis.
  • Embody The Hunger Coalition’s values in all interactions with clients, staff, partners, volunteers, donors, and others.
  • Hold recipient identities confidential within the organization and maintain a compassionate, respectful, and professional demeanor in all interactions with recipients.
  • Assist with problem-solving and de-escalation of situations as needed with other staff, volunteers and clients.  Provide a calm, respectful example for all.
  • Occasionally translate documents related to The Hunger Coalition’s programs for our Spanish-speaking clients.
  • Be flexible with job duties and procedures as they develop, understanding that this is an ever evolving position and program.  Suggest changes that might help better achieve the Coalition’s mission, increase efficiency or accountability, or otherwise improve programs.
  • Know and abide by all Hunger Coalition safety procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director and/or the Executive Director.
Educational Background: 
Must have Bachelor’s degree and/or 3+ years of experience in social services, education or related area.
Must be English/Spanish bilingual
Skills/Experience: 
  • Must work well with persons of varied sexual preference, racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic backgrounds, and with individuals who are differently-abled.
  • Must demonstrate high level of proficiency speaking and writing in both Spanish and English.
  • Must be able to deliver services to those in need with compassion, clear boundaries, and good communication skills in both English and Spanish.
  • Must have a demonstrated commitment to social justice and/or community service through previous employment and/or volunteer experience.
  • Must have strong boundaries and maintain confidentiality at all times. 
  • Must display strong self-motivation to assess the work that needs to be done.
  • Must have administrative skills, be highly organized, motivated and remain flexible under pressure.  Attention to detail and ability to organize and set priorities a must.
  • Must be computer proficient, including working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office and Excel. Experience with CRM database entry/management a plus.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Needed training will be provided on the job.  Attendance at outside training opportunities, possibly including conferences out of town may also be offered and/or expected.

Compensation/Benefits: 

SALARY:

Depends on Experience

BENEFITS:

Benefits include flexible, fun workplace with great team environment.  Professional development opportunities.  Specialized training on Salesforce CRM.  Weekly staff yoga. Personal paid time off.

Additional Information: 

The Hunger Coalition is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.

Interested individuals can send resume, cover letter and three references to [email protected]

Organization Info

Blaine County Hunger Coalition

Overview
Headquarters: 
Bellevue, Idaho
Annual Budget : 
$1-5M
Size: 
11-50 employees
Founded: 
2004
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Mission: 

The Hunger Coalition strives to end hunger in our community by providing wholesome food to those in need and by promoting solutions to the underlying causes of hunger through collaboration, education and advocacy.

Programs: 

Flagship Food & Support Programs: As the only full-time food bank within 200 square miles, The Hunger Coalition provides critical programs to Blaine County citizens in need.

  • Mobile Food Bank: The Mobile Food Bank (MFB) provides fresh and non-perishable foods to local children and adults facing hunger. An innovative, choice-model pantry, the MFB allows THC clients to choose the foods that work best for their family’s needs once per week.
  • Empowerment Services: Our empowerment services consist of confidential consultations that allow us to personally assess need, identify appropriate community resources and introduce additional programs for a successful transition out of food insecurity. Please see the section on “Client Policies & Procedures” for more information.
  • Paws for Hunger: In times of financial difficulty, some families must choose between feeding themselves or their pet. The Animal Shelter raises funds through donations to purchase large quantities of dog and cat food at a discounted price. The food is distributed through THC to individuals and families whose situation requires help.
  • Food Rescue: Consisting of grocery store rescue, gleaning, garden and farm donations, and food drives, our Food Rescue Program helps us keep costs low while diverting food that otherwise might go to waste.
  • Education Programs: Working with a variety of partner organizations, we offer vital nutrition and educational opportunities through free, public workshops and private, guided classes focused on improving life skills and increasing self-sufficiency.
  • The Hope Garden: Located at the corner of Walnut Street and South 1st Avenue in Hailey, the garden is 10,000 square feet and produces a wide variety of fruits, vegetables and herbs grown using organic methods that are distributed through our food programs. The Hope Garden also hosts a variety of classes and growing programs for adults and children.
  • Bloom Community Farm: Our newest venture, the farm’s intent is to provide a place for diverse partnerships with local organizations and continued expansion of food production programs supporting the health and well-being of all community members and their families.
  • Bloom Youth Project: Working with partner organizations, our Bloom Youth Project provides kids an avenue to build life skills while participating in food production and a mobile market, selling produce to vulnerable populations.  Youth-focused programs help to develop resiliency, foster life skills, and teach coping mechanisms to help our local youth blossom into healthy, contributing community members.

Children’s Food Programs: In our quest to help build the healthiest community possible, The Hunger Coalition has established six critical Children’s Food Programs to bridge the gap and ensure children are not falling through the cracks.

  • Daily Bites: Supplemental nutritious food pantries maintained by THC at schools, after school programs, summer camps and other organizations working with the at risk youth population. The most important piece of Daily Bites is the advocacy coaching that takes place with those who are working directly with the children in need.  
  • Snack Pack Program: Based on nationally recognized backpack programs, our Backpack Program was designed to ensure the children of our community do not go hungry on weekends during the school year. 
  • Infant Formula Initiative: Ensures babies requiring supplemental nutrition can receive 3 cans of formula every month during their critical first year of development.
  • Summer Food Program: Keeping kids well fed over the summer months is critical to academic and social wellbeing. There are two parts to our Summer Food Program—
  • Lunch in the Park: In partnership with the Blaine County School District, the federally funded Lunch in the Park Summer Food Program feeds kids at a designated location governed by USDA guidelines.
  • Bloom: Utilizing the Bloom food and book mobile, the Bloom Summer Food Program brings food and activities into low-income, isolated Blaine County neighborhoods.
Why Work For Us?: 

Benefits include flexible, fun working environment. Professional development stipend and specialized training on Salesforce CRM. Generous personal time off. The opportunity to participate in group health insurance, matched savings account, and staff wellness program including weekly staff workout sessions, weekly paid staff lunch hour with lunch included and weekly harvest of produce from Bloom Community Farm and Hope Garden.

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Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Oct 2 2017
Active Until: 
Nov 2 2017
Hiring Organization: 
Blaine County Hunger Coalition
industry: 
Nonprofit