Energy Assistance Coordinator (Bilingual Spanish/Vietnamese)

Energy Assistance Coordinator (Bilingual Spanish/Vietnamese)  

AGENCY MISSION: Our mission is to build a community free from poverty by creating hope, opportunity, and  action. We change lives by providing essential services, work together to improve our lives, organize for justice,  and inspire our community to love, serve, and share. 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Sacred Heart Community Service, a community-based nonprofit organization, is looking for a full-time Energy  Assistance Coordinator. This individual must be highly organized, possess an ability to work flexibly and creatively,  and have a passion for our mission – to change lives and impact poverty. For 62 years, Sacred Heart has been  one of the leading institutions addressing poverty in Santa Clara County through a strategy that combines meeting  basic needs, offering tools for self-sufficiency, and engaging the wider community to be involved. 

POSITION SUMMARY 

This position is responsible for assisting with coordination and service provided through the Energy Department.  The Energy Program is a program designed to provide annual utility credit to qualified program participants. Daily  responsibilities will include outreach to customers, auditing and processing applications, data entry, customer  registration support, and energy and water conservation education. 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES 

Financial Assistance Application Processing (75 -80%) 

• Audit energy and water assistance applications for completeness, accuracy, and necessary documentation. 

• Meet with customers and collect data to determine program eligibility based on application and documentation. 

• Respond promptly to customer needs. 

• Maintain accurate customer records; provide reports and statistics as requested. 

• Assist customers in completion of application for assistance as needed. 

• Processes financial assistance payments and close out files as needed. 

• Enter data into the program database system and ensure accurate and timely data entry.  • Prioritize and register energy and water assistance application into statewide processing system.  • Assist with opening application and payment notifications. 

Outreach and Engagement (10-15%) 

• Provide customer education related to conserving energy, water conservation, and 

weatherization services. 

• Publicly represents program and organization through community outreach, including but not limited to canvassing neighborhoods, community fairs, and other events. 

• Provide information and referral to other agencies/resources as appropriate. 

• Provide budget management to clients as required by contract. 

• Implement & supports goals and objectives of SHCS through utilization of volunteers, providing volunteers with vision, encouragement, and training. 

• Participate in the planning and evaluation of SHCS programs through staff meetings, staff retreats,  volunteer meetings, and surveys. 

Agency Participation and Leadership (5%) 

∙ Supports the planning and implementation of agency-wide programs, events, and outreach efforts.  ∙ Attends staff meetings, retreats, and other team and agency events. 

∙ Perform other duties as assigned.              

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Strong commitment to our vision of a community united to ensure that every child and adult is free   from poverty. 

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, or a related field; or four (4) years of equivalent   professional experience. 

• Bilingual/Biliterate English-Spanish/Vietnamese required. 

• Strong written and verbal customer service skills. 

• Computer skills, including demonstrated proficiency in use of computer applications in Google Suite   or Microsoft Word and Excel, customer database, and web-based applications. 

• Ability to calculate mathematical formulas. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Strong organizational and time management skills 

• Adapts to chang