Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Assist clients in applying for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits
· Work closely with new and existing clients to coordinate the needed service for the benefit of the client
· Demonstrates ability to listen, be non-judgmental, and empathetic
· Asses and provide case management and advocacy assistance to clients
· Work with clients to achieve financial assistance as needed
· Fulfill administrative tasks when needed, record quarterly reports and data, keep timely and neat records
· Approach clients with flexibility and handles versatility, as needed
· Reach out to the community in community events
· Work closely with low-income clients

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, etc.) and relevant experience.
· Masters a plus
· Sensitivity and cultural competency in working with low-income communities of New York City and Nassau County.
· Able to work with an Internet-based data base
· Excellent computer literacy
· Spanish Bi-lingual a big plus

Work Environment: Fast-paced office environment serving people under great stress, commitment to serving poor or vulnerable New Yorkers. Familiarity with the Orthodox Jewish Population.