Community Outreacher Position Available In Sumter, South Carolina

Community Outreacher 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 115 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150

Major Functions:

Under the direct supervision of the County Program Coordinator, plans, implements, and performs various phases of projects and programs of the agency in the community.

Essential Functions:

Interviews and assesses applicants for program eligibility based on criteria set forth from the funding source. Outreachers are expected to maintain an error rate of less than 3% when processing client applications. Outreachers are responsible for adherence to the criteria set forth by the funding source. Outreachers are required to complete all proper documentation as outlined by the funding sources to be included in the client’s file (application, client profile, award, etc…) as well as accurately documenting the information into the DBA FACSPro System. Screens and processes low-income persons to participate in the specific programs and activities of the team you are assigned. Attends planning team meetings and trainings for the specific program areas assigned. Implement the programmatic guidelines and adhere to the grant agreement. Report all hours worked using the timekeeping system.

Additional Functions:

Coordinate all service delivery for assigned programs and/or projects. Conducts Case Management Services as needed for customers. Conducts surveys in the assigned target area. Advocates for the poor and needy to help them receive necessary goods and services. Refers individual clients to sources of assistance outside of the regular Community Actions Program. Maintains an up-to-date directory of resources in the county to include a description of services, eligibility requirements, and the name, address, telephone number, and contact person of sources in the county. Submits travel reports each pay period. Travel within the five county service areas will be required. Work site will vary within the service area and will be assigned in advance. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Special Requirements:

Must have a valid Driver’s License. Must have reliable transportation. Education and Experience A Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field preferred. At least two years of college education and/or two years of direct experience is required. Knowledge and Abilities Ability to relate to low-income people and to understand and interpret their needs. A basic knowledge of how to organize work and people to be involved in activities. Ability to extract, understand and apply information. Ability to communicate professionally both orally and in writing. Ability to record data accurately.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally. Wateree Community Actions, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties, work sites, and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.