Family and Community Programs Specialist - South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency

• Accepts applications and certifies household eligibility by applying program guidelines.
• Provides public awareness and education on the program policies, procedures, and requirements to apply for Diaper Distribution Program (DDP) and other Food Distribution Program (FDPIR) resources.
• Prepares and maintains DDP household case files with proper documentation. Ensures information is current, updating as necessary.
• Provides DDP household with notice of eligibility within the requirements of the program guidelines. Notifies household of denial, termination, recertification, or need for additional information, as applicable.
• Monitors grant budgets; Tracks all purchases. 
• Requests procurement for grants, secures vendors, submits purchase requisitions, and produces progress reports for grant deliverables.
• Enters pertinent household certification data into the computer system.
• Assists households as necessary with food order preference, program reports, procurements and receiving food shipments.
• Provides nutritional information, including cooking demonstrations and recipes, to program participants.
• Maintains and manages correspondence files, program files, and performs tasks delegated by the Family and Community Resources Programs Manager.
• Maintains a calendar for department related activities.
• Performs basic office functions not limited to phone answering, file development, supply ordering.
• Assists with WIC certification when WIC Certifier is out or workload demands.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate in Arts degree (A.A.) and two years of experience in the described work area or HS Diploma and three years of progressive work experience in clerical and administrative support duties.
• Complete WIC Certifier training in six months post-employment.
• Three years demonstrated computer experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and desktop publishing programs.
• The applicant must have the ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate good problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively, independently or cooperatively with others in a team environment.
• Must possess a valid State Driver’s License and provide proof of automobile insurance.
• Must pass a background investigation, including relevant criminal history.

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