What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resource Connections Specialist position at Fulfill?
Fulfill’s mission is to alleviate hunger and build food security in Monmouth & Ocean Counties and to make sure that all people at all times have access to enough nutritious food to maintain an active and healthy life. We are dedicated to building community awareness and creating an efficient food distribution network to eliminate hunger. Our staff is committed to embodying the values in all activities.
As a member of the Resource Connections Team, you will assist low- and middle-income individuals with applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and affordable health insurance (Marketplace or GetCovered NJ), as well as other benefits or services. Our services are available at multiple outreach sites in the community and via Fulfill’s innovative Benefits Bus, a 34-foot RV outfitted to provide mobile outreach and application assistance services. In addition to connecting individuals with services, you will keep current on benefit rules and available resources in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, maintain confidentiality of client information among non-involved parties, maintain Fulfill’s secure database in order to properly track services and ensure every client signs a release of information to input their data into Fulfill’s secure database or to follow up with local offices regarding applications when needed and follow up with the client regarding benefits received and enter outcomes into database.
Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience related to counseling, social services or customer service, along with experience providing assistance with SNAP, GetCoveredNJ or other Federal, State or local benefit plans. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills (bi-lingual Spanish, French, Mandarin, or Portuguese a plus) along with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for occasional work at other locations. Must be willing to drive the Benefits Bus after appropriate training.
Qualified candidates should send a resume to mikee@creativeworkforce.com
Fulfill is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds to apply for this position.