Energy Related Repair Program Representative
TITLE: Energy Related Repair Program Representative
DEPARTMENT: Energy Assistance Program
REPORT TO: Energy Assistance Program Supervisor
SALARY RANGE: 3
CLASSIFICATION: 6
STATUS: Non-Exempt Position
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Energy Assistance Program Supervisor, this position is responsible for processing application/intake duties and responding to ERR calls during and after hours, including weekends and holidays. Demonstrating flexible and efficient time management as well as being detail-oriented.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
High School Diploma or equivalent and additional training

Education may be waived with significant job related experience
Experience
More than 1 year
Authorization
BCA Background Study
Work Environment
Conventional – Office model
Community Facing – Direct interaction or communication with a public.

SKILLS, ABILITIES, & OTHER KNOWLEDGE
Skills
Excellent oral and/or written communications skills.
Ability to manage time that results in both a satisfactory quantity and quality of work.
Ability
Support the Mission of the Agency through daily work and while representing the Agency in public.
Have general knowledge of programs and activities of the Agency.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
Must be able to handle diverse work problems on a daily basis.
Must be able to organize a work schedule, set priorities and work effectively to meet deadlines without supervision.
Must be able to adjust to changes necessitated by last minute assignments and deadlines requests that may prove stressful.
Ability to effectively work across differences, especially socio-economic and cultural differences.
Attend trainings, classes and meetings as necessary to improve job skills and maintain an acceptable level of job performance.
Serve as a mentor for new staff.
Other Knowledge
Have knowledge and apply Agency policies and procedures, including safety, technology, data practices and other applicable policy, procedure and program regulations.
Understand numbers and mathematical concepts.
Knowledge of Community resources.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned.
Area 1: Program Operations
Accurately process application and determining participant eligibility for Energy Related Repair Programs.
Receive and review jobs for all Energy Related Repair Programs
Prepare and process invoices for the Energy Related Repair Programs.
Perform the application/intake process, maintaining accuracy, determining the participant’s eligibility and interview, and assisting the participant's eligibility with the Energy Assistance application process as needed.
Respond to all Energy Assistance-approved participants for the ERR heating emergency calls during and after hours, including weekends and holidays, to dispatch our contractors.
Responsible for entering all Energy Related Repair Programs events into the E-heat system.
Must be able to work under periods of demanding workloads due to the seasonal operation of the program
Maintaining all documents scanned properly in our electronic filing system.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Excel, PowerPoint, fax, copier machine, and multi-line phone system.
Responsible for the Energy Assistance Customer Services desk, including opening mail, greeting participants, email correspondence, scanning, and logging applications as daily assignments.
Review all work and data entry for accuracy.
Ability to maintain records, prepare written documents and other materials both hard copies and electronically.

Area 2: Program Compliance
Must follow the Energy Assistance Program guidelines to include Energy Related Repair Programs.
Ensure timelines are met for services with Federal/State guidelines, including immediate action to restore households in no-heat/life-threatening situations
Review invoices for accuracy of work performed and itemized list of labor cost and replacement promptly and according to the Energy Assistance Program Manual.

Area 3: Program Communications
Proficient in working with contractors, vendors, and other Energy Assistance Services Providers
Provide assistance to program participants by phone/mail/email to help them complete their application, submit the required documentation and questions and concerns regarding the Energy Assistance Program and Energy Related Repair Programs.

JOB FACTORS
Supervision of Others
Not responsible for supervision of others
Safety of Others
Minimal responsibility for the safety of others. Probability of injury to self or others in remote.
Contacts
Contact is within own department, and with other departments, customers, vendors, or the public.
Physical Demand
Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
Requires sitting, standing, bending, stooping and reaching.
Physical ability to operate equipment specific to your position.
Travel
Must have reliable transportation.
Must have valid driver’s license and current auto insurance coverage in compliance with Minnesota State guidelines on the vehicle used for work related travel.
Travel for completion of job duties, trainings and meetings as required.

GENERAL AGENCY REQUIREMENTS
Professionalism
Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, co-workers, providers, volunteers and supervisors.
Treat customers, co-workers and public in a respectful and courteous manner at all times.
Continue to develop skills and abilities.
Community Representation
Represent Lakes and Pines Community Action, Inc. in a positive manner.
Adhere to the Community Action Code of Ethics.
Seek to understand poverty and barriers faced by community members.
Confidentiality
Maintain confidentiality of agency, program and customer information.
An Equal Opportunity Employer/Contractor
In accordance with federal and state laws, Lakes and Pines CAC is an equal opportunity employer, contractor and provider of services. The Agency will maintain a policy of non– discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. All aspects of employment within the Agency will be governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, public assistance status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity,status as a parent, familial status, or in a local human rights commission or any other legally protected status.

If an applicant needs reasonable accommodations for the employment application process, please contact Lakes and Pines either by phone, mail, email or in person and request such consideration. (Such as sign language, interpreter, materials in large print, accessibility)

Individuals are encouraged to complete an Employment Application form whether or not a vacancy currently exists. Employment applications will be kept on file for one year and will be considered for appropriate job vacancies.