Basic Needs Resource Specialist

Title: Basic Needs Resource Specialist- Part Time

Location: Paterson United States

Job Description:

Passaic County Community College is looking for a Basic Needs Resource Specialist. The Basic Needs Resource Specialist will assist with technical, programmatic, and day to day operations of the Center.

Duties include:

• Manage and supervise peer leader program, recruit prospective new students for program
• Coordinate and conduct student assistant and peer leadership training. Provide structure for peer leadership projects and tasks
• Help develop and execute Wellness' programming schedule through the semester, including designing programs and workshops and gathering student feedback
• Marketing events, trainings, and connections to outside agencies/partners
• Maintain the Center's social media platforms
• Assist with functions of Food Pantry as needed
• Help execute deliverables of Basic Needs Grant
• Arrange for community partner workshops and trainings
• Coordinate and facilitate events that address the 8 dimensions of wellness
• Connect student with resources, manage intake and new students in the Wellness Center
• Assist with student walk-ins, be able to adapt to quickly changing schedule
• Develop fact sheets, brochures and flyers around wellness
• Co-facilitate staff training and professional development for staff and adjuncts
• Assist wellness team with purchasing requisitions , monitor Grant budget and spending

Required Skills, Experience, and Background:

• Associate's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field required, bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2-4 years of demonstrated work experience in addressing food insecurity, homelessness, and emotional/social/physical health needs with underserved individuals.
• Strong connections with Passaic County local community partners.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.

The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.

Compensation: Compensation is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The minimum hourly pay for this position is $21.

Benefits:

• New Jersey Sick Leave: Earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with a maximum of 40 hours of leave per benefit year. (Eligible to use after successful completion of probationary period.)
• Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
• Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.
• NJ Defined Contribution Retirement Program provides eligible members with a tax-sheltered, defined contribution retirement benefit, along with life insurance and long-term disability coverage. (Must meet eligibility requirements.)