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Food Stamp Application Assistant
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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP provides more food assistance to households then any other program in the USA.
At Turning Points, the SNAP Food Stamp Assistant is responsible for helping clients overcome the hurdles in the application process of obtain food stamps, Medicaid and cash assistance. Volunteers do direct service, one on one, with those who are food insecure and vulnerable and need assistance when applying for food stamps.
Special Skills/Requirements:
Intermediate computer skills and knowledge of Google Sheets
Strong organizational and interviewing skills
Ability to communicate clearly via phone, in person, and with written media
Appreciate need for consistency and precision
Daily reporting and general clerical skills
HIPPA confidentiality mandatory
We love our volunteers and hope you will consider joining our family.
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About Turning Points
Location:
701 17th Avenue, West, Bradenton, FL 34205, US
Mission Statement
To Provide, Facilitate and Coordinate Services to prevent and reduce homelessness in Manatee County, Florida.
Description
Located in Bradenton, FL, this unique non profit organization has four major programs.
1) Day Resource Center is where those experiencing homelessness or those at risk of becoming homeless can receive help with basic needs including use of the computer lab, employment assistance, mail service, Food Stamp assistance, hot showers, haircuts, clean clothes and shoes, laundry service and so much more.
2) Health Center - Medical/Dental Clinic which provides primary care to those experiencing homelessness and low income clients who have no health insurance and meet eligibility requirements. Dental is available for low income individuals by a dedicated Dentist staff . Patients who have no insurance and meet eligibility requirements may receive help with extractions, filling, dentures and cleanings.
4) . Veteran Services targets Manatee County Veteran men and women and their families that are struggling with issues related to homelessness. This program assists Veterans and families.
5). Transitional Development Program assists those experiencing homelessness, those served with an eviction notice and those requesting rental assistance to prevent becoming homeless.
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
701 17th Avenue, WestBradenton, FL 34205
DATE POSTED
December 26, 2024
SKILLS
- Data Entry
- Basic Computer Skills
- Database Administration
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Work / Management
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One or two 5.5 hour shifts per week.
- Intermediate computer skills and knowledge of Google Sheets.