This position will provide peer-to-peer support and work closely with the CalFresh team members to ensure the success of the outreach and enrollment activities. The person in this position will support team members in conducting outreach, application support, and enrollment activities for the purpose of increasing student enrollment in the CalFresh program.
This person will work within the Basic Needs Program, this program provides support, community building, and access to resources for students encountering food and housing insecurities.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Provide individualized and group CalFresh Application Assistance (including benefit pre-screening, application support, and recertification applications)
- Gain familiarity with eligibility requirements for the CalFresh program
- Conduct CalFresh outreach, training, and workshops
- Understand and apply protections for confidential student information
- Coordinate and conduct presentations about program outreach, eligibility, access and other issues related to food insecurity and nutrition.
- Participate in local collaborative meetings to promote CalFresh program
- Maintain records concerning grant/program activities; process incoming and outgoing documents; prepare and track various documents
- Support efforts with campus and community partners related to CalFresh activities.
- Create informational pamphlets, brochures, digital flyers about CalFresh such as eligibility information, how to apply, deadlines, how to use, etc.
- Collaborate with County staff and member agencies to coordinate CalFresh outreach efforts
- Other Duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must be a current Irvine Valley College student in good academic standing.
Must be enrolled in at least 6 units during Fall/Spring semesters and 3 units during Summer to be eligible for and maintain employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
The position involves moderate physical activity, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
