SNAP Coordinator/Case Manager

Posting Number A01921 Position Title SNAP Coordinator/Case Manager Position Number TE2019 Salary for Announcement
The salary range for this position is $45,300 – $68,000 . The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

For more information on MSU Denver’s compensation structure, please visit https://www.msudenver.edu/hr/compensation/professionalexecutivestaff/compensationstructureandguidelines/ Pay Grade
15 Employee Category Professional staff Department Student Care Center EClass Code Admin less than full time with benefits Position Summary
As a part of Student Engagement and Wellness at Metropolitan State University of Denver, the Student Care Center is committed providing holistic support to students. The scope of the Student Care Center includes the facilitation of non-clinical case management on behalf of the CARE Team (behavioral intervention team), generalized support and referrals for students in crisis, oversight of the Roadrunner Food Pantry, managing the Student Emergency Retention Funds, assisting with public benefits and oversight of the Epic Scholars and HOPES Program.

This position will assist the Student Care Center with SNAP outreach, education and applications. This position will also be the primary person to do SNAP applications with MSU Denver students in the Student Care Center. This position will provide case management services related to food insecurity and basic needs in order to discuss SNAP benefits with students. In addition, this person will work to address food insecurity across campus.

This position reports to the Associate Director of Basic Needs & Public Benefits Initiatives and supports the recommendations of the CARE Team. This position collaborates with other professional staff in the Student Care Center and the Dean of Students Office daily to provide timely case management for food insecurity and basic needs.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of color.

Within the Division of Student Affairs, we strive to create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. Rather, it requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a foundation for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.

This is a temporary grant-funded position.

IND208 Duties/Responsibilities
90% – Coordinate all SNAP outreach, education, events
• Responsible for educating and enrolling students in SNAP benefits.
• Assist with launching new public benefits program (i.e. Single Stop) and informing SNAP component.
• Responsible for the maintenance of SNAP outreach program and ongoing work to grow the initiative to successfully reach all students on campus.
• Responsible for creating material for social media, website, print material and all educational outreach on SNAP geared towards students.
• Responsible for implementing/planning events online or in person for SNAP registration.
• Responsible for maintaining up to date information on SNAP benefits and program.
• Provides case management support to students who are experiencing food insecurity or basic needs issues to discuss and identify if they are SNAP eligible.
• Coordinates with the Roadrunner Food Pantry to promote and build SNAP education into program.
10% – Student Care Center Support, Crisis Triage, and Trainings
• Carries out special projects on behalf of the Student Care Center and/or the Dean of Students Office that are designed to enhance awareness of public benefits or address basic needs.
• Assists in triaging walk-ins to the Student Care Center.
• Participate in communication/outreach efforts including presentations to faculty, staff, community members and students about the Student Care Center/Dean of Students Office.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community and campus entities to stay updated on services that may be of value to MSU Denver students and/or who refer students to the Student Care Center/Dean of Students Office programs.
• Develops, implements, and reports on assessment methods to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Remains current on higher education case management trends including compliance related issues, effectively working with a behavioral intervention team and basic needs initiatives. Required Qualifications
• Completed Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in social work, human services, psychology, or a related field
• Previous professional experience working with public benefits or case management or otherwise coordinating individual services for students and/or clients Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working with SNAP Benefits
• Professional work experience in higher education
• Completed Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in social work, students’ affairs, or a related field
• Experience collaborating and working on teams
• Candidates need to demonstrate experience with and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse urban student population including non-traditional students, students of color, and first-generation college students Work Hours Posting date 01/24/2022 Closing date Closing Instructions Open Until Filled To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) 02/14/2022 Special Instructions to Applicants
IMPORTANT : In order to be considered as an applicant you must apply via the online application system, www.msudenverjobs.com .

References refers to a list of three professional references and their contact information.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

The health and safety of students, faculty, staff and our prospective teammates are our highest priority and as an institution, we are required to have proof of vaccination on file for all employees.

MSU Denver is requiring all employees to provide proof of being fully vaccinated for Covid-19, or to submit an exemption and be subject to following the Covid-19 safety protocols. As an employee of MSU Denver, an exemption or lack of proof of vaccination will require you to submit to weekly Covid-19 testing starting the week of August 23, 2021.
Additionally, all institutions on campus are requiring that masks be worn indoors regardless of your vaccinations status. Talent Team Representative Carlos Alcala Talent Team Representative E-mail calcala1@msudenver.edu Benefits
MSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the following link:

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Diversity Statement
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.