Community Crisis Spec. at The Community Action Organization of Western New York Inc – Buffalo, New York

SUMMARY & ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES of the Community Crisis Specialist:

Performs community organization and outreach work and assists in providing services to customers and family members, under the supervision of the Assistant Emergency Services Manager.

• Gathers and compiles intake information required by various funding sources for delivery of services
• Informs area residents of availability and types of services;
• Circulates written information pertinent to community needs and issues
• Provides outreach and follow-up services to individuals and groups within targeted areas
• Enters high volume of intake information into NHS database, using form #100
• Assists in shelving and set-up of food from Food Bank
• Sets-up and enrolls clients in nutrition related seminars and workshops as needed
• Performs other tasks as assigned by manager
• Salary Level: $16.00 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate’s Degree (A.A.) in human services or social sciences discipline and one year related experience and/or training; or at least High School Diploma and three years related experience.

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