Penn State
AssistantDirectorofBasicNeedsSecurity
“Assistant Director of Basic Needs Security at Penn State. Skills: Basic needs security, Case management, Program oversight. Lead basic needs strategy. Develop campus-wide strategy”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot student challenges; Address service gaps
On-call rotation, Child Abuse History Clearance, Federal FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years experience in social work, 5+ years experience in case management, 5+ years experience in student affairs, 5+ years experience in human services, 5+ years experience in crisis intervention
Nice to Have
Master's degree preferred
What You'll Do.
Lead basic needs strategy
Develop campus-wide strategy
Co-chair Basic Needs Collaborative
Partner with Campus-Community Alliance
Build relationships with stakeholders
Build relationships with community providers
Oversee emergency support programs
Develop basic needs initiatives
Implement direct assistance efforts
Monitor incoming referrals
Triage incoming referrals
Provide direct case management
Coordinate care across systems
Provide team-based support
Provide guidance to case managers
Provide training to case managers
Provide consultation to case managers
Provide guidance to campus partners
Provide training to campus partners
Provide consultation to campus partners
Advise Students United Against Poverty
Collaborate with student leaders
Advance basic needs initiatives
Oversee intern program
Support student employees
Partner with Student Affairs Development
Support fundraising efforts
Support stewardship efforts
Oversee fund management
Manage funds for basic needs programs
Allocate resources effectively
Lead data collection efforts
Lead assessment efforts
Lead communication efforts
Inform decision-making
Increase awareness of resources
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Student Care & Advocacy; Basic Needs Collaborative; Basic Needs Leadership Council; Campus-Community Alliance; University stakeholders; Community providers; Cross-sector collaboration; Student Affairs Development
Communication Scope
Data communication
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