Benefits Outreach Counselor (Outreach Worker)

  • Full-time

Company Description

Our Mission

The Greater Cleveland Food Bank’s mission is working together to ensure that everyone in our communities has the nutritious food they need every day. The Food Bank is the cornerstone of Northeast Ohio’s hunger relief efforts, serving as the link between members of the food industry that have excess food and over 600 local hunger programs. The Food Bank is the sole nonprofit provider of food to local nonprofit hunger centers in our six-county service area, distributing nonperishable food, fresh produce, perishable and frozen foods, and prepared meals.

 

The Food Bank was founded in 1979 when representatives from the food service industry partnered with local charities to find an efficient way to distribute surplus food that might otherwise go to waste.

Join Our Team!

 

Please visit our website at www.greaterclevelandfoodbank.org

Job Description

The Cleveland Foodbank is seeking  full-time Benefits Outreach Counselors who will be responsible for community outreach and assisting consumers in completing the application for food stamps and other various applications for work support programs and filing the appropriate tax returns through The Ohio Benefit Bank.  This position requires the person to be willing to travel to various community locations to screen individuals and families one-on-one with the Ohio Benefit Bank.  This position also requires the employee to assist consumers in collecting the appropriate documentation necessary and submitting those applications to the County Departments of Job and Family Services.

Qualifications

 HS Diploma or GED required. Must have at least 1 year of previous experience in Community Organizing. Unencumbered driver’s license and personal vehicle is required.  Must have a passion for helping people to access benefits. Must possess outstanding communication skills with strong attention to detail.  Must be able to effectively work in a team atmosphere with highly diverse people.  Must be oriented towards efficient problem solving, multi tasking and teamwork.  Proficiency in Windows based computer software required.  Database experience a plus.

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