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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Energy Assistance Worker - Luzerne CAO (Seasonal) in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4543882 THE POSITION Join us as an Energy Assistance Worker in Luzerne County and become part of something significant. You will conduct preliminary interviews to determine eligibility for assistance with energy bills through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Help bring warmth and support to those in need while discovering personal career growth opportunities.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK As an Energy Assistance Worker, you will process initial benefit and CRISIS applications for LIHEAP. We are excited to offer multiple full-time, seasonal positions that typically run for 6-8 months during the fall and winter months. This is a valuable opportunity to assist clients in applying for heating assistance during the bitter cold months. We seek individuals with excellent communication and organizational skills to join our team. Comprehensive training will be provided to equip you with the skills needed to fulfill critical responsibilities such as conducting client interviews, liaising with heating vendors, and assessing applications for eligibility based on federal and state regulations. You will work closely with a great team of professionals to ensure precision and adhere to program regulations. Join our team today and make a difference by helping Pennsylvanians stay warm this winter! Apply now!
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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Seasonal full-time employment Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Travel and overtime as needed. Work conditions: Assigned duties are performed in a controlled office environment. In counties with District Offices, employees may be reassigned to different work sites due to operational needs. Reassignments will be made in compliance with contract language. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Two years of experience in general office work which included interviewing the public; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the linkand click on Residency. Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Luzerne County. If no eligible candidates who live within Luzerne County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.. You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation.
How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us atra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.