Energy Case Manager
New Opportunities, Inc. · Waterbury, CT · 2 wk ago
OTHR$19.86/hrFull-time
Full-time, Union position
Pay
$19.86 per hour
Schedule
- 40 hours per week
- Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm
Responsibilities
- Provide intensive case management services to eligible participants for energy assistance programs, including intake, screening, assessment, referrals, monitoring, and recordkeeping.
- Implement a collaborative process engaging clients in defined activities and identifying resources to support their energy needs.
- Provide intake services at the point of entry and determine eligibility for energy services, including Operation Fuel and Elderly Energy Assistance.
- Work directly with eligible clients to assess energy needs and make referrals to agencies providing supportive services based on client needs.
- Utilize network partnerships to assist clients in gaining access to services and remove barriers to program participation.
- Train volunteer personnel in satellite intake locations.
- Provide assistance and technical support to seasonal intake certification staff.
- Assist clients in completing documentation and verify accuracy of information.
- Complete required forms and input data into the recordkeeping system.
- Submit completed forms to service providers and regulating agencies, ensuring compliance with funding guidelines.
- Enroll clients in utility arrearage forgiveness programs.
- Maintain confidential client database and files in compliance with internal and external reporting requirements.
- Provide reports to funders as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of community resources and needs, including statistical data and projections.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with State and Federal agencies, network partnerships, and community groups.
- Provide phone coverage and respond to walk-in visitors as required.
Requirements
- B.A. degree preferred or an A.S. in Human Services, with two additional years of experience in community-based case management services or equivalent experience.
- 2 years of experience administering case management services.
- Other combinations of education and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the described services may meet the requirements for this position.
- Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Vacation Time
- Personal Time
- Sick Time
- Holiday Pay