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Summary: Assist in providing overall administrative support for the Heating Assistance Program. Answer a multi-line phone system in a fast-paced working environment. Assist clients in person with program related questions. Utilization of office equipment to process large batches of incoming and outgoing mail for the department.
Why Work for SMOC?
- Paid Time Off: All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, and 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment.
- Employer-paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability for full-time employees.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical Plans through Mass General Brigham with an HRA Employer cost-sharing program, Dental Plans with Orthodontic Coverage, and EyeMed Vision Insurance available to full-time employees.
- 403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match starting on day one for all full-time and part-time employees.
- Additional voluntary benefits including; Term and Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, and Short-Term Disability.
- Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Collect new and recertification applications.
- Enter applicable information into the computer system.
- Gather required forms and documentation; maintain client file.
- Review and process all information for completeness to meet program requirements/guidelines.
- Process incomplete/denial letters for clients in accordance to state policies.
- Process and send client notices.
- Receive all mail for Home Energy Assistance deliveries into agency, work with Program Administrator to have them date stamped and entered in the system.
- Provide client support and satisfaction, and resolve outstanding, unresolved client issues.
- Attend & participate in scheduled state meetings as well as outreach activities.
- Answer and respond to all inquiries in Home Energy Assistance either by phone, email, fax, or in person.
- Initial point of contact for all walk-in clients.
- Engage all clients by understanding and addressing their needs whether within or outside the scope of work.
- Attend & participate in team meetings as requested and communicate effectively with clients and staff in other areas.
- Provide coverage for the Triage Specialist- SMOC Receptionist.
- Maintain confidentiality of client, employee, and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements.
- Sort the agency’s incoming mail and place in the appropriate departments’ mailbox.
- Ensure compliance with program/department, agency and/or funder requirements, as well as, SMOC policies & procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent; some college work or degree preferred.
- Minimum of 1-year prior office experience preferably with a focus in accounts payable or other related office/accounting activities.
- Hands-on experience with computers and MS Office.
- Good verbal communication skills with a pleasant phone manner.
- Team player.
- Strong organizational skills and detail orientation.
- Highly skilled in multi-tasking.
- Flexibility with seasonal nature of program.
- Prior experience with low income or homeless individuals helpful.
Organizational Relationship:
- Directly reports to Home Energy Assistance Program Manager.
- Indirectly reports to Division Director of Financial Assistance Programs.
- Direct reports of this position are None.
- Indirect reports of this position are None.
Physical Requirement:
- Mobility to use office machines, sitting, and standing.
- Ability to lift up to 5lbs.
- Must be able to sit/stand at a desk for long periods of time.
Working Conditions: The Home Energy Assistance Program Administrative Assistant will be seated at the main reception desk at the entrance of the agency. The workspace is open and visible at all times to the public. As part of the responsibilities of this position, the FUEL Assistance Administrative Assistant will have direct or incidental contact with clients served by SMOC in various programs funded or administered through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. A successful background check is required.
Monday through Friday: 8:00AM - 4:00PM. Includes a 1-hour unpaid lunch break.
35 Hours per week.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Some college work or degree
- At least one year of prior office experience, preferably in accounts payable or related office/accounting activities
- Hands-on experience with computers and Microsoft Office
- Good verbal communication skills and pleasant phone manner
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to multitask
- Flexibility with the seasonal nature of the program
- Prior experience with low-income or homeless individuals
- Successful background check
- Ability to sit and stand at a desk for long periods
- Ability to lift up to 5 pounds
What We Do
South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC), founded in 1965 as part of the Federal War on Poverty, has evolved to meet a wider range of challenges that people in our communities face. Our four main areas of programming include: Behavioral Health Services | Comprehensive Housing Services | Employment and Education | Family and Nutrition. SMOC is a multi-service umbrella organization that works in the community to provide opportunities to enhance self-sufficiency. Headquartered in Framingham, Mass, the agency has expanded to meet housing needs of homeless and formerly homeless individuals in the greater Worcester region and became the Greater Worcester Housing Connection. We also are affiliated with the Open Pantry Community Services in Springfield to provide additional housing, food and supportive services throughout Western MA. Our mission is "To improve the quality of life of low-income and disadvantaged individuals and families by advocating for their needs and rights; providing services; educating the community; building a community of support; participating in coalitions with other advocates and searching for new resources and partnerships" SMOC programs apply best known practices in environments that are client-centered, strength-based and trauma-informed. To apply for our various positions, please follow this link www.smoc.org/opportunities.php
