Intake Specialist - Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)

Job Details

Earn up to $3,000 in incentive pay during your first year of employment!

Benefits

• Paid time off that will increase over your years of service
• 15 paid holidays annually
• A robust range of insurance covering health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, and accidental death & dismemberment
• The options to establish either a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account, which can be used to cover deductibles, prescriptions, and other healthcare expenses
• A variety of support services to promote well-being through the employee assistance program
• Retail retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth IRA, allowing you to make pre-tax or after-tax contributions.
• UMOS annually contributes at least 3% of employees’ eligible compensation to the 401(k) Retirement Plan.

WHEAP Intake Specialist Job

Compensation

$20.00 Per Hour

Job Responsibilities

• Provide efficient, interactive intake services for the WHEAP by phone, face-to face or by mail to determine program eligibility.
• Enter program applications into the WHEAP electronic data system timely and accurately.
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and provide program information to applicants.
• Provide quick, pro-active response to client requests for assistance, adhering to required response times.
• Will coordinate and perform administrative activities and support by storing, retrieving, and integrating information for dissemination to staff and clients, answer and relay calls and messages, with follow-up to recipients in a professional manner.
• Communicate with vendors regarding the repair and emergency fuel fills.
• Verify earned and unearned income, including wages, child support, TANF, Social Security, Unemployment Insurance, etc.
• Conduct community outreach and provide mobile intake services to community agencies, senior centers, housing/neighborhood centers, etc.
• Maintain and secure client information, ensuring confidentiality whether in the office or out in the community.
• Conduct home visits as necessary for the elderly, handicapped and disabled.
• Respond to applicant questions, assist with verification, and carry out benefit processing in a timely manner.
• Make referrals to the Weatherization program for WHEAP participants.
• Work as part of a team to ensure the energy assistance program runs efficiently.
• Attend program awareness events held throughout the community.
• Attend trainings, meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or at least two years of experience with the WHEAP or LHEAP programs.
• Two years' experience in case management or any equivalent combination of training and experience in the social services field.
• Ability to work independently within established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work flexible and irregular hours including on call evening hours.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• PREFERRED. Must have reliable transportation, a valid Wisconsin Driver License and adequate vehicle insurance and be able to travel within the state of Wisconsin.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Employment with UMOS is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check prior to commencing.
• UMOS is an equal opportunity Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.