Basic Needs Aide (IVC)

SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (SOCCC)
Irvine, California United States  View Map
Posted: Dec 17, 2024
  • Salary: 23 - 23 Hourly USD
  • Temporary
  • Public Health
  • Job Description

    The CalFresh Project Specialist will be responsible for providing CalFresh campus outreach, application support, and enrollment activities for the purpose of increasing student enrollment in the CalFresh program. This position will play a pivotal role in reducing food insecurities for students by collaborating in the planning of dynamic programs and events and being a driving force in fostering a thriving student community. This person will work within the Basic Needs Program. This program provides support, community building, and access to resources for students encountering food and housing insecurities.

    Duties Include, but are not limited to:

    Provide individualized and group CalFresh Application Assistance (including benefit pre-screening, application support, and recertification applications)

    Gain familiarity with eligibility requirements for the CalFresh program

    Conduct CalFresh outreach

    Lead training and workshops on CalFresh eligibility for campus employees and students

    Understand and apply protections for confidential student information

    Coordinate and conduct presentations about program outreach, eligibility, access and other issues related to food insecurity and nutrition.

    Participate in local collaborative meetings to promote CalFresh program

    Maintain records concerning grant/program activities; process incoming and outgoing documents; prepare and track various documents; prepare reports and briefings on project status, progress, changes, and related items related to scope, schedule, and budget.

    Establish and maintain community relationships, coordinate efforts with campus and community partners related to CalFresh activities.

    Create informational pamphlets, brochures, digital flyers about CalFresh such as eligibility information, how to apply, deadlines, how to use, etc.

    Collaborate with County staff and member agencies to coordinate CalFresh outreach efforts.

    Other Duties as assigned.

    The CalFresh Basic Needs Aide will be responsible for providing CalFresh campus outreach, application support, and enrollment activities for the purpose of increasing student enrollment in the CalFresh program. This position will play a pivotal role in reducing food insecurities for students by collaborating in the planning of dynamic programs and events and being a driving force in fostering a thriving student community. This person will work within the Basic Needs Program. This program provides support, community building, and access to resources for students encountering food and housing insecurities.

    Duties Include, but are not limited to:

    Provide individualized and group CalFresh Application Assistance (including benefit pre-screening, application support, and recertification applications)

    Gain familiarity with eligibility requirements for the CalFresh program

    Conduct CalFresh outreach

    Lead training and workshops on CalFresh eligibility for campus employees and students

    Understand and apply protections for confidential student information

    Coordinate and conduct presentations about program outreach, eligibility, access and other issues related to food insecurity and nutrition.

    Participate in local collaborative meetings to promote CalFresh program

    Maintain records concerning grant/program activities; process incoming and outgoing documents; prepare and track various documents; prepare reports and briefings on project status, progress, changes, and related items related to scope, schedule, and budget.

    Establish and maintain community relationships, coordinate efforts with campus and community partners related to CalFresh activities.

    Create informational pamphlets, brochures, digital flyers about CalFresh such as eligibility information, how to apply, deadlines, how to use, etc.

    Collaborate with County staff and member agencies to coordinate CalFresh outreach efforts.

    Other Duties as assigned.

    Work Schedule: TBD - Schedule and shift vary and are subject to change in accordance with the department's needs.

    Hours per Week: Up to 25

    Employment Conditions and Information:

    This is a short-term, temporary, hourly Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) assignment, not to exceed 160 days and 960 hours per fiscal year (July 1st through June 30th). Short-term, temporary NBU positions may only be used on an intermittent, seasonal, or project basis. Education Code Section 88003 states "Short-term employee means any person who is employed to perform a service for the district, upon the completion of which, the service required or similar services will not be extended or needed on a continuing basis.”

    After successful completion of the onboarding requirements, an individual may be employed by the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) as a short-term, temporary NBU employee. Employment will be on an “if and as needed” basis, as determined by the SOCCCD. The assignment may be shortened or extended at any time, due to departmental needs, with little to no notice. NBU employment is at-will, and either party may terminate this working relationship at any time. Neither party shall be required to provide any reason for the separation. NBU employees shall not have reemployment rights or recourse to petition to be reinstated.

    NBU employees are limited to working in a single position for a single department and site (assignments are onsite only).

    NBU employees are paid on a monthly basis. The payroll reporting period is from the 15th of the first month to the 14th of the second month. NBU employees are paid on the 10th of the third month.

    Example : For the following reporting period: September 15th through October 14th, the NBU employee will be paid on November 10th.

    NBU employees who work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year are required to contribute to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), through payroll deduction. The SOCCCD does not intend to employ NBU employees for more than 960 hours during any fiscal year.

    Closing Date/Time: Mon, 30 Jun 2025
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • South Orange County Community College District
    • South Orange County Community College District

    About the District

    South Orange County Community College District encompasses 382 square miles in south Orange County serving over 909,000 residents in 26 communities. We know that higher education is directly linked to quality of life and economic vitality. We have helped generations of families achieve their educational and career goals since 1967.

    Distinguished faculty from Saddleback College and Irvine Valley College provide students with rigorous academic classes to prepare them for transfer to four-year colleges and universities, basic skills attainment, or career technical training. Our newest campus, the Advanced Technology & Education Park (ATEP), opened in 2007 and offers courses from our two colleges with a focus on workforce development and career technical skills. Emeritus Institutes and community education programs at our colleges offer lifelong learning opportunities for community members of all ages.

    The District is governed by a seven-member elected Board of Trustees and the district's chief executive officer is the Chancellor.

    District Services provides centralized administrative services to our three campuses. Executive offices include: Chancellor and Trustee Services, Business Services, Technology and Learning Services, Human Resources, and Public Affairs. These departments provide accounting, benefits, facilities planning, fiscal services, human resources, information technology, institutional research and planning, payroll, public affairs, purchasing, risk management, and  warehouse/mailroom services to our district.

    The district continually assesses the effectiveness of its services through district-wide surveys, shared governance committees and task forces that are established to accomplish specific projects. Strategic planning has become an essential tool for guiding our direction and assuring compliance with accreditation standards.

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