GROWWTH Engagement - Memphis, United States - University of Memphis

Description

Posting Number SAECC3751 Advertised Title GROWWTH Engagement & Intake Assistant Campus Location Position Number Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly) Department Center for Regional Economic Enrichment Minimum Position Qualifications

Associate's degree or equivalent and two (2) years of appropriate experience. Relevant experience may substitute for required education.

Must have Valid Driver's License

Special Conditions

The department is especially interested in candidates that have:

Previous experience working with low-income families.

Understanding and awareness of the needs of disadvantaged individuals and other persons who face barriers to employment (WIOA, TANF, SNAP, Youth).

Candidates with active listening, respect for confidentiality and professional boundaries, resilience, patience and humility, a non-judgmental approach, and genuine interest in helping others.

Limited travel throughout region and proof of valid driver's license in good standing and automobile insurance is required.

Screening will begin March 12, 2024 and occur every Tuesday thereafter until all positions have been filled.

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

This is a grant funded position contingent upon fund availability.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

May need to work/travel beyond normal work schedule.

Posting Date 03/07/2024 Closing Date Open Until Screening Begins Yes Hiring Range $ $17.94 per hour Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Additional Working Conditions Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications must be submitted online at

Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Positions Supervised Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent skills in problem solving and resource identification.

Additional Position Information

Growing Relational and Occupational Wealth in West Tennessee Households (GROWWTH) is a community partnership led by the University of Memphis that will work to eliminate key barriers to self-sufficiency for low-income wage earners in the West Tennessee region.

GROWWTH has developed plans to improve family access to needed resources for economic mobility, implement a holistic approach to improving the personal and professional well-being of families, strengthen the existing system through partner resources and inspire families to appreciate the value of growth and lifelong learning.

For more information, visit our website at

This is a grant funded position contingent upon fund availability.

Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)