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Employment Opportunities

BCOC changes peoples' lives- and is a great place to work! 

Responsibilities:
 Establish relationships and encourage participation in mainstream services, with a goal to increase self-sufficiency
 Provide outreach and connect those isolated by their economic condition to available government and service groups
 Present options on available resources, assist with applications, and advocate on behalf of the family or individual.
 Participation in inter-agency coordination meetings
Requirements:
 Associates degree preferred, paraprofessional or credits towards Associates degree
 Experience in Human Services, specifically with under-resourced individuals and families.
 Valid driver’s license and reliable car
 Schedule that includes some evenings & occasional weekend hours
 Ability to lift/move up to 25 lbs.
E-mail resume to sklein@bcoc.org

Economic Self-Sufficiency Coach

Bucks County non-profit seeks experienced individual to partner w/low-income families in Bucks County who are seeking long-term economic stability services.

Daily functions to include:

 

  •   Provide motivational focused case management services. Anticipate a caseload of 25-30 participants.  Participant meetings take place in the home, office, or other agreed upon location.  
  •          Partner with participants to develop a long-term plan with a focus on increasing education and employment to achieve the long-term goal of economic self-sufficiency. 
  •       Connect participants to community resources, assist them to enhance personal support system, identify and help participants build skills relating to budgeting, relationship building, conflict management, educational advancement and job readiness
  •       Support the Emergency Services Departments as needed, including crisis intervention and cross training in all BCOC program.
  •       Community outreach efforts to increase caseload and awareness of agency programs.
  •        Maintain records and documentation as required.  

 

·        Qualifications:

 

 

  •         Bachelor’s Degree
  •         Valid PA Driver’s license
  •      Strong leadership, relationship building, and communication skills  
  •      Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task 
  •      Team oriented, forward thinking, and ability to think creatively
  •      Proficiency in Microsoft Office

 

This position is full-time, salary range $34,000 - $40,000 based on experience.  Travel reimbursement and full benefit package including 13 holidays, vacation, sick, and personal days, employer paid health insurance, life insurance, employer matched 403b plan, and access to additional insurance such as AFLAC.  E-mail or fax resume to: sklein@bcoc.org or fax 215-345-8573

Warehouse Employee/Driver Community Food Bank Employee Full-Time 

Bucks County Opportunity Council, a non-profit, Community Action Agency is seeking a full-time individual at $33,280/year with employer paid health insurance to provide services to individuals and families in need of food and to Food Pantries which provide direct services to families and individuals. Primary responsibilities include accepting food orders, preparing food orders for distribution, maintaining inventory and other general warehouse responsibilities. The incumbent is the agency’s direct contact with the general public in providing emergency food service by interacting with donor businesses and individuals to receive donated foods, the staff of Pantries that partner with the agency, and with the individuals who come to the Food Bank to receive services. In addition, this position will be required to operate agency cargo van and box truck to transport food products and be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis. Fork lift certification will also be required upon start of job.  

How you will spend your day: 

20% Driving company vehicle - Pick up donations from local grocery stores and area partners, loading donations onto truck 

50% Working in the warehouse - unloading deliveries, conducting inventory intake, rotating inventory and stocking shelves 

30% Volunteer and Client interaction - working with volunteer groups in market place and assisting individuals and families in need of food 

E-mail  cover letter and resume to Sharon Klein by March 13, 2020- sklein@bcoc.org.