Family Advocate Safety Net/LIHEAP (EBCAP0882)

Newport RI

10 December, 2021

9:17 AM

Description

East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is seeking a two full time Family Advocates to work in EBCAP’s Safety Net and Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) programs in our Family Center located in Newport, RI. The Rhode Island LIHEAP is federally funded through the US Department of Health and Human Services and provides assistance to income-eligible EBCAP clients in meeting the costs of heating their homes. The Safety Net program provides community outreach, identification of potential EBCAP clients, assessment, information and referral, goal setting, and self-sufficiency planning according to the benchmark goals established in EBCAP initiatives. The Family Advocate will meet with individuals and/or families in office, and in the community to assess and determine appropriate linkages to EBCAP services, including, but not limited to social service wrap-arounds and treatment services. The Family Advocate Safety Net/LIHEAP requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field (Psychology, Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, etc.). Prior experience assessing and connecting clients to services is preferred. For Full Time Employees Working 40 hours per week, some evenings. EBCAP provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes heavily subsidized medical and dental insurance plans (BCBSRI), supplemental vision insurance, voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, up to 3% company matching 403(b) retirement plan, employer-paid life insurance & long term disability, generous paid time off that includes vacation/holidays/personal days/sick time, mileage reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, opportunities for center-paid training/CEUs, employee assistance program, discounts to local businesses and services, such as Work Out World New England, YMCA/Newport, BJ’s Wholesale Club, cellular services, and so much more! EBCAP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to providing a diverse work environment. Please utilize the following link to apply- https://ebcap.clearcompany.com...