Job Alert: PT Intake Assistant at Branford Senior Center

The following information is courtesy of the Town of Branford.

Currently recruiting for the position of Part Time Intake Assistant at the Branford Senior Center.  

Salary $15.30 per hour 19.5 hours a week; Applications will be accepted until 2/22/2013. Position contingent on funding.

Essential Functions: Assists in providing energy intake, rent rebate and other social services intake to Branford residents.

Qualification Requirements: Knowledge of local, State, and Federal energy assistant programs and previous intake experience.  The ability to assess client needs and communicate program guidelines and documentation requirements to the public. A knowledge of CEAP, CHAP, EHHAP,LIHEAP, Operation fuel programs, utility matching payment plans, furnace rebate and weatherization programs. Assist in of other social service programs such as rent rebate, SNAP,MSP and benefits Rx. Strong computer and office skills.

Selection Process: 100% Training and Experience Assessment

The Town of Branford reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates who will be considered for the position.

The files of all qualified candidates will be maintained for a minimum of six months from the announcement date, and the qualified candidates will be considered for the same or similar positions which may become available during this timeframe.

All candidates not employed by the Town of Branford, prior to employment, must successfully pass a post-offer medical examination, which includes a substance abuse test given at the Town's expense.

The Town of Branford has implemented a policy of comprehensive background investigations for management/professional positions to be completed prior to hiring as part of the reference checking procedures for candidates not already employed by the Town.  The investigation will be conducted as the last step prior to an offer.  Refusal to sign the release form will terminate the candidate from further consideration.

APPLICATION FORMS AND POSITION DESCRIPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT:

 HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
BRANFORD TOWN HALL, SECOND FLOOR
1019 MAIN STREET, P.O. BOX 150
BRANFORD, CT 06405
TELEPHONE: (203) 315-0628