Student Worker (IVC - CalFresh Peer Support)

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
This student staff position will be a driving force in increasing student enrollment in the CalFresh program and supporting CalFresh team members in the planning of programs and events. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and engaged individual who is passionate about supporting their peers and making a positive impact on campus.

This position will provide peer-to-peer support and work closely with the CalFresh team members to ensure the success of the outreach and enrollment activities. The person in this position will support team members in conducting outreach, application support, and enrollment activities for the purpose of increasing student enrollment in the CalFresh program.

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.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

•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, training, and workshops
•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
•Support 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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must be a current Irvine Valley College student in good academic standing.

Must be enrolled in at least 6 units during Fall/Spring semesters and 3 units during Summer to be eligible for and maintain employment.