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Greater Chicago Food Depository
Chicago, Illinois
About Greater Chicago Food Depository
The Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago’s food bank, is a nonprofit food distribution and training center providing food for hungry people while striving to end hunger in our community. The Food Depository distributes donated and purchased food through a network of 600 pantries, soup kitchens and shelters to 500,000 adults and children in Cook County every year. Last year, the Food Depository distributed 46 million pounds of nonperishable food and fresh produce, dairy products and meat, the equivalent of 95,000 meals every day. The Food Depository’s programs and services for children, older adults and the unemployed and underemployed address the root causes of hunger. For more information, log onto
www.chicagosfoodbank.org or call 773-247-FOOD.
Position Description
Job Responsibilities
- Schedule and prepare for food stamp outreach visits with community partners, Food Depository member agencies and volunteers.
- Assist clients at member agencies with completing food stamp applications and educate clients about the program and the follow-up needed to successfully enroll in the food stamp program.
- Provide screening and food stamp application assistance to individuals via phone and coordinate follow-up to ensure application is successfully completed.
- Provide referrals and case management for clients upon request.
- Develop in depth knowledge of food stamp policy and stay informed about food stamp policy and procedure changes.
- Provide Food Depository member agencies with food stamp applications and informational materials in waiting areas and at community events.
- Ensure that outreach activities are tracked and recorded as needed for program evaluation and reporting to funding agencies.
- Assist with training of staff, volunteers and Food Depository member agency staff that will assist with food stamp outreach activities.
- Participate in meetings related to local food stamp program developments and issues.
Application Qualifications
Competitive applicants will have a Bachelor's degree (or high school degree/GED plus at least 3 years experience) and some experience providing direct service to individuals and families. Experience with public benefit programs and their respective application processes is preferred. Strong candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, excellent project management and good organizational abilities. Bilingual Spanish preferred. Proficient in MS Office applications. Position requires local travel – need to have own transportation.
Deadline
Open
How to Apply
Send resume to:
Human Resources
Greater Chicago Food Depository
4100 W. Ann Lurie Place
Chicago, IL 60632
Application Contact
Lorena Alvarez
lalvarez@gcfd.org