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2 people are interested
Facility List Research Assistant Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Hennepin County Health and Human Services Department
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2 people are interested
Summary: The research assistant will perform a variety of tasks to ensure the Adults and Families Eligibility Facility list is up-to-date. This will include reviewing facilities, making phone calls to business partners, researching facility information online, compile data into Excel spreadsheets, and update Knowledge Coordinator on activities in a timely manner. This position will contribute to enhancing the quality of work performed by Human Service Representatives.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Data entry
Call business partners to verify information
Research facility information online
Perform other duties assigned
Requirements:
Must present a professional appearance and a friendly manner
Must be dependable
Be self-directed, willing to take initiative, and detail-oriented
Experience with Microsoft Office software suite
Time commitment:
2-3 hours per week up to 12 weeks
Phone calls must be made during business hours
Opportunity for flexibility
Learning opportunities:
Strengthen online research, data compilation, and critical thinking abilities
Upon successful completion, a reference can be provided to support individual’s career objective.
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About Hennepin County Health and Human Services Department
Location:
1800 Chicago Ave So, And all throughout the county, Minneapolis, MN 55404, US
Mission Statement
HSPHD Mission Statement To strengthen individuals, families and communities by increasing safety and stability, promoting self-reliance and livable income, and improving the health of our communities. Volunteer and Community Partnership Program Vision StatementA community in which volunteers, donors, and community partners consistently invest their time, talents and/or resources to help individuals, families, and communities achieve and maintain self-reliance. Volunteer and Community Partnership Program Mission Statement To improve the lives of Hennepin County’s citizens by engaging volunteer, donors, and community resources to meet the identified and emerging needs of Hennepin County, HSPHD, and our communities. We Value: Working as a team Focusing on results by delivering consistent customer success Being ambitious in meeting client and community needs as they emerge Personal development of your knowledge, skills and abilities Having fun!
Description
The work of our Department tends to fall into three major areas:
- Increasing safety and stability of individuals and families through services such as child and adult protection, providing temporary emergency shelter, and more.
- Promoting self-reliance and a livable income through a mixture of federal and state programs, such as SNAP (food support), Child Support, Veterans' Service, cash assistance programs and more.
- Improving the health of the community through public health care programs, restaurant inspections, regulating emergency medical services, providing crisis response to behavioral health emergencies, immunization services, a public health clinic, and more.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Century Plaza330 South 12th StreetMinneapolis, MN 55404
DATE POSTED
August 19, 2016
SKILLS
- Data Entry
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Administrative Support
- Market Research / Analysis
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2-3 hours per week for up to 12 weeks