Delaware Opportunities, Inc., founded in 1965 and headquartered at 35430 State Highway 10 in Hamden, NY, has been a trusted nonprofit serving Delaware County for over 50 years. From its beginnings, the organization has expanded to offer a wide range of community-driven programs—from employment assistance and Head Start to WIC, Weatherization, emergency food pantry networks, and domestic violence support. Looking for work? If you're seeking a role that makes a real impact while building your own career, Delaware Opportunities is a place where your talents will be nurtured and your community welcomed.

Delaware Opportunities, Inc. is seeking a full-time seasonal HEAP Examiner for our Hamden and OFA locations. Pay range to start at $22.93 per hour, 35 hours per week.

Start dates are tentative at this time.

The ideal candidate must be hard working, reliable, and trustworthy.

Responsibilities include: Set up and ensure staffing at outreach locations, prepare news releases and mass mailing for advertisement, conduct interviews and screen applicants for HEAP, perform computerized data entry, assure accuracy of data entry by HEAP staff, perform general office work as required, work closely with other community agencies, speak to community groups regarding HEAP, maintain in depth and up to date knowledge of HEAP regulations and procedures, assure compliance with rules and regulations, prepare and submit all reports, screen, interview and train staff, maintain knowledge of local programs and assistance.

Skills required are: Valid NYS Driver’s license required. Ability to community both orally and written, organizational skills, ability to read, understand, implement government regulations, rules, procedures and the ability to work as a team and to work independently.

Candidate must have a Associates degree in human services, business management or related field and one year’s experience in human service area; and/or three years’ experience in human services and general office procedures.

If you feel you meet our requirements please send in an application and your resume to jhartwell@delop.org.

Applications can be found on our website www.delawareopportunities.org or picked up at our Hamden site, 35430 State Highway 10 Hamden, NY 13782. If you have any questions, please call Janelle Hartwell at 607-746-1718. For information on Delaware Opportunities, including more information on our services and our company culture, visit our website at www.delawareopportunities.org

Delaware Opportunities, Inc. is an equal opportunity 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person