SNAP 50/50 Program Specialist
Full Time
Fredericksburg, VA
Posted
Job description
Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking and many other activities.
The position supports the college’s strategic plan goal to rectify achievement gaps among student populations by providing academic and personal support that promotes success and a sense of belonging. The Single Stop platform was implemented as a part of the Germanna Cares Program, dedicated to the reduction and elimination life basic needs barriers which often derail students from persisting and completing educational goals. The Germanna Cares Program and Single Stop support the VCCS strategic goal to “provide all students with a culture of care that responds to the needs of our diverse student population and supports and inspires their educational and career success.”
The position will support Single Stop and SNAP 50/50 initiatives by assisting with the development and implementation of a Marketing and Communication Plan, collaborating with other college departments to identify and connect with students, and conducting case management follow-up with Single Stop participants. The Support Specialist with conduct Single Stop intake appointments, offering times during weekends/evenings to extend access to support.
Employees must be able to work strategically with diverse colleagues, students, and community members with a commitment to diversity as a learning outcome to be culturally respectful, professionally competent, and civically responsible.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Germanna Community College. We recognize our responsibility to create, maintain, and nurture an academic and social environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive community that respects all cultures, experiences, and abilities and that prepares individuals to thrive in a global society. An
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Germanna is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
Germanna is a federal contractor requesting priority referrals of protected veterans for our job opportunities.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Johnathan Scheiterle by phone at 540-423-9056 or by email jscheiterle@germanna.edu.
If you would like to see a copy of our Affirmative Action Plan please contact Barbara Hall by phone at 540-834-1067 or by email bhall@germanna.edu
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Germanna is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
Germanna is a federal contractor requesting priority referrals of protected veterans for our job opportunities.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Johnathan Scheiterle by phone at 540-423-9056 or by email jscheiterle@germanna.edu.
If you would like to see a copy of our Affirmative Action Plan please contact Barbara Hall by phone at 540-834-1067 or by email bhall@germanna.edu
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
- Ability to network with internal and external stakeholders to identify resources
- Ability to provide students with accurate information about resources and services
- Ability to plan and implement procedures, and processes to support students who struggle with basic life needs
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and maturity in handling sensitive information
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Ability to work with diverse student populations
- Knowledge of Germanna Community College Policies and Procedures
- Ability to use office productivity software
- Ability to multi-task
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Student Affairs, or closely related field
- Experience with social services resources and benefits eligibility criteria
- Bilingual fluency in English/Spanish
Special Requirements
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