Entitlement/Benefit Specialist

The Mom Project is excited to partner with our client, a leading provider of residential care services, located in Suffolk County, Long Island, NY! They are looking for an Entitlement/Benefit Specialist to establish, maintain, and monitor assigned residents' benefits, serving as an advocate and liaison with various benefit sources. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, possess excellent communication skills, and have a strong commitment to providing exceptional service to residents. Our client is willing to train the right candidate, and while previous experience in benefits administration or social services is a bonus, it is not a requirement. The ideal candidate will be local to Suffolk County.

Our client offers varied shifts and schedules within a 12-24-hour and 7-day week span, allowing for great flexibility in shift selection. Both full-time and part-time positions are available.

Core Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and monitor assigned residents' benefits
• Serve as an advocate/liaison for residents with the Social Security Administration, Department of Social Services, Veteran's Administration, and other applicable benefit sources
• Monitor Medicaid, Medicare, and Private Insurance for assigned residents
• Maintain Representative Payee Files and complete applicable follow-up on Physician's Authorizations
• Provide transportation, as needed, to appointments using personal vehicle if agency vehicle is unavailable
• Maintain Work Reports and report all earnings to the appropriate benefit sources monthly
• Monitor Bank Account balances and prepare monthly Personal Needs Allowance and Money Management Requests
• Participate in Resident Finance Meetings
• Assist with clerical duties including word processing memos, correspondence, reports, and other documents, as well as photocopying, faxing, and filing documents
  
  

Qualifications/Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to agency policies, including Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Policies, Medicaid Compliance Program and Protocols, and Justice Center Code of Conduct
• Must be ambulatory and present, able to perform all job functions without limitations, up to and including life preservation activities
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license required
• Local to Suffolk County, Long Island, NY
• Previous experience in benefits administration or social services is a plus, but not required as our client is willing to train the right candidate