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27 people are interested
SNAP Application Assistant
ORGANIZATION: SET Family Medical Clinics
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27 people are interested
Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities for SNAP Application Assistant
Job Description: Provide SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) application assistance and outreach at various locations within the community, available for a commitment of 6 months or longer volunteer time.
Provides valuable nutrition assistance and information to those in need.
- Conduct application assistance and outreach work at SET Family Medical Clinics partner agency sites
- Provide educational information and support to individuals about SNAP benefits along with other available food resources
* Stay informed about SNAP changes and updates
* Track all completed SNAP applications and client contacts (assistance)
- Submit all confidentiality forms to SNAP Analyst at SET Family Medical Clinics along with total weekly numbers of client contacts/ both assisted and applications by COB on Friday of each week
Qualifications
* Basic computer knowledge
* Must have reliable transportation
* Experience working with people from diverse social and ethnic backgrounds
* Excellent communication skills
* Basic understanding of government assistance programs
* Complete Volunteer Orientation and application (1 hour)
* Complete SNAP Training (2 hours)
* Shadow/Observe SNAP Analyst for 2 hours minimum
More opportunities with SET Family Medical Clinics
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About SET Family Medical Clinics
Location:
825 E. Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, US
Mission Statement
Mission: SET provides compassionate healthcare services to underserved people without discrimination Vision: Our vision is to be a top notch health care provider that will live out its mission by serving, empowering and transforming our community toward optimum health and wellness. SET offers an option for those who would otherwise fall through the cracks and not receive services. SET Family Medical Clinics is a non profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides basic medical services and holistic health programs to uninsured and low income people without discrimination. Our philosophy defines holistic health as caring for the entire person-body, mind and spirit. This focuses on the premise that individuals can heal themselves by developing healthy attitudes, and patterns of behavior and maintaining a healthy balance in their lives. Our goals is to Serve, Empower and Transform our clients actively participate in their care and take responsibility for their total well-being.
Description
How Does SET Serve The Community?
SET Family Medical Clinic at St. Francis Health Center--This medical clinic provides basic, affordable medical care for the low-income and uninsured of the Pikes Peak Region. SET has a full-time staff from Monday through Friday, 8 - 5pm. (Some evening clinics available, call for appointment).
SET Homeless Clinic at 14 W. Bijou-The homeless and very low-income receive basic medical care Monday thru Friday 11:30-1:00. SET also conducts a sock exchange and provides toiletry items such as soap, shampoo, razors, deodorant, and toothpaste/toothbrushes to the clients.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2864 South Circle Drive , Suite 400 80906Colorado Springs, CO 80906
DATE POSTED
January 19, 2017
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- People Skills
- Basic Computer Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Data Entry
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- A minimum of one 4 hour shift per month