About the role
Job Title: Benefits & Entitlement Specialist
Reports to: Director of Intake & Social Services
Location:Bronx Office
Job Classification: (Part-time) Flexible work hours
FLSA: Non-exempt
Salary Range: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
The Benefits & Entitlement Specialist works closely with both inter-agency personnel
and outside.
Contacts to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities. Must be able to work
independently, track applications & deadlines, and have robust record-keeping. This
position reports to the Director of Intake & Social Services.
What you'll do
Duties/Responsibilities:
● Acquire needed documents from intake personnel for individuals entering group homes.
● Submit various documents to the appropriate social service offices.
● Apply for Medicaid, Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP benefits).
● Complete re-certification and renewal packets as needed individually for Social Security, Medicaid and SNAP benefits.
● Request original Medicaid and Social Security cards as needed.
● Monitor eligibility requirements for various programs.
● Maintain copies on file for individual cases in designated, secure binders.
● Make scheduled and unscheduled visits to various Social Security and HRA offices in NYC, Bronx and Queens County.
● Request and attend fair hearings for individuals to address problematic billing and coding Issues.
● Attend monthly meetings with the billing department and regularly schedule meetings with the fiscal department.
● Maintain phone and in-person relationships with various social service offices.
● Ensure effective communication with internal departments for information sharing and receiving.
● Perform self-audits to ensure audit readiness for internal and state audits.
● Participate in OPWDD training as needed and when requested.
● Attend internal agency meetings as needed and when requested.
● Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in social work preferred or one year in human services, special education or related field.
- Bilingual abilities (required)
- Driver License Preferred
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to get along well with co-workers and many administrative and management
- levels.
- Capable of working under pressure and deadlines
- Responsive for supervision
- Knowledge of OPWDD and Medicaid Waiver Services
- Flexibility and a strong work ethic; willing to take on additional tasks and work beyond regular work hours when required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
Skills/Abilities:
● Strong verbal, written, & presentation skills.
● Experience managing benefits for the disabled population.
● Knowledge of NYC benefits for qualified individuals (specifically SSI/SSD, Medicaid/Medicare and Food Stamps benefits).
● Ability to communicate effectively with others and individuals served.
What is there for Me:
As part-time
- Short-term disability
- New York Commuter Benefits
- We paid sick and vacation time to eligible part-time employees after completing a 3-month introductory period.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour