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Department: Administration

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, 40 Hours weekly

Salary: $14.22 per hour

Closing Date: 9/17/2021

Native Preference in Hiring

Background check for employment purposes

Summary: Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Family Worker/Intake Specialist is responsible for providing advocacy and/or financial assistance to low-income households by utilizing Intake Forms to determine eligibility for services, assess for eligibility for other services and to determine the underlying cause(s) of their crisis. Family Worker/Intake Specialist will work closely with the Housing Occupancy Specialist and will be responsible for creating and maintaining case files and reporting benchmarks or milestones and outcomes.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements:

Must be able to lift boxes weighing at least 20 pounds.

Must be able to sit for long periods of time.

Associate’s Degree from a College or University in the field of Human Services or one-year experience working with families needing assistance.

Have a valid driver’s license and willingness to use own vehicle.

Position requires a background check to be used solely for employment related purposes.

Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.

Must be able to provide professional and courteous service; even in difficult situations.

Must be organized, detail oriented, and innovative.

How to Apply: Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and copies of relevant certificates/diplomas and complete an Application for Employment at the Mohawk Indian Housing Corporation, Main Office,

188 McGee Road, Akwesasne, NY 13655. For complete job description contact

Mary Jo Terrance, Executive Director at (518) 358-4860 or via email at mjterrance@mohawkhousing.org.