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Employment Opportunities

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

There is currently an opening at BCOC for a Fresh Connect Community Outreach Intern! Join #TeamBCOC today!


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.or
The Bucks County Opportunity Council is seeking an energetic and responsible individual to join our non-profit organization for the fall. The Opportunity Council’s food program supports a network of over 60 providers focused on meeting the food and nutrition needs of low-income households. In addition, the Opportunity Council’s food program operates a free mobile farmers’ market, Fresh Connect, in three locations within Bucks County. This fall internship will focus on assisting the Fresh Connect Coordinator in all operations of the farmers’ market. The internship will run August 28 to November 20 with the intern reporting around 10 hours a week. Internship will require on-site availability and travel to farmers’ market locations. A stipend will be provided upon completion of internship. Can use opportunity to fulfil high school/college requirements for real world job experience    Other duties as assigne       Ability to lift 30 pounds and work in outdoor conditions while wearing a cloth mas

Housing Locator

Full-Time

Bucks County non-profit seeks experienced individual to perform housing location services throughout Bucks County. Knowledge of the Bucks County apartment rental industry a must. The Housing Locator will demonstrate persistence and motivation as they seek to locate permanent, affordable housing for individuals and families enrolled in housing programs. Develop and maintain landlord relationships, encouraging landlord participation in housing programs. Ability to negotiate lease agreements and conduct housing quality inspections. Excellent communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills required. Ability to collaborate with all partners within the Housing Link system. This position is full-time.  Strong crisis resolution, relationship building, communication, organizational and computer skills are necessary. Bachelor’s degree.  Valid PA driver’s license.  Salary commensurate with experience. Schedule does include some evenings and occasional weekend hours.

 

 E-mail or fax resume by 4:30 PM to: sklein@bcoc.org or fax 215-345-8573