Project Specialist (IVC- CalFresh Grant)

SUMMARY: The CalFresh Project Specialist will beresponsible for providing CalFresh campus outreach, applicationsupport, and enrollment activities for the purpose of increasingstudent enrollment in the CalFresh program. This position will play a pivotal role in reducing foodinsecurities 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 programprovides support, community building, and access to resources forstudents encountering food and housing insecurities. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of : Familiarity with issues related tofood insecurity, housing instability, and student basicneeds. Standard office software and dataentry tools. Ability to: Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and work effectively withstudents from diverse populations. Lift up to 25 pounds and perform physical tasks related toinventory and distribution. Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to the assigned job. Attend and participate in all scheduled staff meetings andtrainings. PHSYICAL DEMANDS AND WORKINGENVIRONMENT The conditions herein arerepresentative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Work is primarily conducted on-site. Some evening or weekend hoursmay be required for outreach and distribution events. The positioninvolves moderate physical activity, including lifting, bending,and standing for extended periods. Work Schedule: TBD –Schedule and shift vary and are subject to change in accordancewith 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 anintermittent, seasonal, or project basis. Education CodeSection 88003 states 'Short-term employee means any person who isemployed to perform a service for the district, upon the completionof the service required or similar services will not beextended or needed on a continuing basis.' After successful completion of the onboarding requirements, anindividual may be employed by the South Orange County CommunityCollege District (SOCCCD) as a short-term, temporary NBU employee. Employment will be on an “if and as needed” basis, as determined bythe SOCCCD. The assignment may be shortened or extended at anytime, 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 havereemployment rights or recourse to petition to be reinstated. NBU employees are limited to working in a single position for asingle department and site (assignments are onsite only). NBU employees are paid on a monthly basis. The payroll reporting period is from the 1st of the month to the last day ofthe month. NBU employees are paid on the 10th of the following month. Example: For the following reporting period: January 1st through January31st, the NBU employee will be paid on February10th. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle of Higher Education