RESPONSIBILITIES:
Take calls from potential client’s, conduct holistic screening and benefits analysis, and complete appropriate intakes. Handle an administrative caseload including: Food stamps; Medicare; Medicaid; TANF; and Childcare Assistance. Assist with completing applications and submitting documents. Communicate as appropriate with third party contacts. Create and implement new community outreach and education within the service area that can be replicated statewide.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful applicant must be at least a high school graduate; type 50 WPM; and pass grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, and proofreading tests. Must be familiar with basic office duties and be knowledgeable in Windows, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Outlook. Must be licensed to drive and have reliable transportation. Must have good oral advocacy and writing skills. Knowledge of public benefits a plus.
Salary is dependent upon experience and qualifications. GLSP offers excellent fringe benefits. A resume, cover letter, and writing sample should be submitted to https://www.glsp.org/join-the-team/
GLSP invites all applicants to include in their cover letter a statement about how your unique background and/or experiences might contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of our staff and legal services practice. GLSP is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Georgia Legal Services Program not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, medical condition, national origin, disability, marital or other protected status. GLSP values a diverse work environment and strongly encourages women, people of color, people who identify as LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and people who have experienced poverty or homelessness to apply.
Dalton, Georgia
Full Time