Newfoundland, New Jersey, United States
Grant based rental/utility assistance.
Working under the Passaic County Municipal Alliance and the Governor Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (GCADA) and in conjunction with United for Prevention in Passaic County in providing education, programs and services to community members.
Assisting families and individuals in the areas of housing, ESL classes, mental health and other services in the upper Passaic County region in New Jersey. Collaborate with team members within Highland Family Success Center to provide guidance to meet the needs of community members who reach out to us. Due to the grant ending, my position was eliminated.
I supervise a unit in the Emergency Assistance Department, that assists people who are on welfare in emergency situations: potential homelessness, homelessness and utility assistance. I review applications, troubleshoot, oversee workers to expedite the process and for accuracy. My unit is responsible for the midsection of Passaic County, which includes Paterson, our county seat. My department works with other agencies: Passaic County Women's Center, Department of Children Protection and Permanency (formerly DYFS), shelters, various non-profit organizations and government agencies.
Assist families/individuals with receiving food stamps and medicaid. Assist families with receiving TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). My current case load is 750+ individuals/families.
I work in the Emergency Assistance Department assisting people who are on welfare in emergency situations: potential homelessness, homelessness and utility assistance. My department works with other agencies: Passaic County Women's Center, Department of Children Protection and Permanency (formerly DYFS), shelters, various non-profit organizations and government agencies. The department works within the guidelines set forth by the state of New Jersey.
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