HEAP Specialist

(Home Energy Assistance Program)

To help Mainers stay safe and warm, the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), provides money to help eligible homeowners and renters in Cumberland County pay for a portion of their annual heating expenses.

The Opportunity Alliance is hiring a Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Specialist which is a client services position for the energy programs administered by Housing and Energy Services. This position contributes to The Opportunity Alliance’s mission through the provision of direct service to Housing and Energy Services and our clientele. HEAP staff provides intake and eligibility assistance to residents of Cumberland County seeking to enroll in home heating and energy programs.

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hour/week, hourly position. M-F, regular business hours.

Location: Portland, ME. This position will be fully onsite.

Qualifications:

- High school Diploma or equivalent and/or 5 years demonstrated experience in a clerical or administrative position. Post-secondary education preferred.
- Similar prior experience preferred_._
- Strong oral, written and organizational skills and ability to comprehend and incorporate program manuals, regulations, rules and guidelines.
- Ability to respond within fast paced environment, and to fulfill multiple and concurrent administrative functions.
- Ability to deal with confidential matters and maintain confidential files, to interact appropriately and with discretion.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word and Excel. Ability to operate photocopier, facsimile, and multi-line telephone.
- Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.
- Must be able to exert moderate physical effort with occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, typing and, lifting and carrying material weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Driving may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings and for the occasional need to meet with clients offsite and within the program service area. This may include transportation of clients or driving to agency location to complete work. A good driving record is required.
- Benefits

: Our benefits include but are not limited to:
(offered to full-time and part-time employees)
- Generous paid time off accrual
- 9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year
- Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost
- Dental and Vision insurance options
- Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances
- 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)
- The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

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Who we are

The Opportunity Alliance is “Helping People Reach for a Brighter Future”.

Mission: The Opportunity Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities. We provide advocacy, leadership, and support to identify the goals and address the needs of individuals, families, and communities.

The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a dynamic, results-focused Community Action Agency providing approximately 50 integrated community-based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually throughout the state of Maine. With over 50 years of experience, TOA draws from a comprehensive set of programs which address issues such as mental health, substance use, homelessness, lack of basic needs, and access to community supports. Through an extensive array of services, TOA provides opportunities for individuals to stabilize fragile situations and then works with them to achieve self-sufficiency. TOA is client-focused with extensive experience working with diverse client populations. TOA programming includes four key sectors of service:

- Mental Health & Wellness
- Community Building
- Family & Early Childhood Education
- Economic Resources

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- The Opportunity Alliance is an _
- affirmative action_
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- equal opportunity employer_
- . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law._

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