Benefits and Entitlement Coordinator - Brooklyn, United States - 163rd Street Improvement Council

163rd Street Improvement Council

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Brooklyn, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

The Role:

Specific Requirements:

This is a full-time shift position scheduled M-F between the hours of 10am-6pm. Staff may be asked to adjust their work schedule depending on the operational needs of the site.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Entitlements Coordinator monitors all client SSA, SSI,SSDI, SNAP, PASS WIPA and PA benefits so that certification requirements are addressed expeditiously, and benefits are consistently maintained
Assess all intakes to determine that they have state issued ID and which benefits and entitlements they are eligible for
Establish an action plan to obtain necessary documents and enroll participants inentitlement programs in Collaboration with ACCES-VR District Office
Assist participants in the filing of claims for access to entitlements and benefits, including health insurance enrollment
Ensures that program fee, or rental, disbursements are tracked in the residential programming, i.e., ISS apartment, and Supported programs
Remain abreast of the current applicable rules and regulations for benefit enrollment
Participate in related trainings
The Entitlements Coordinator will have responsibility for developing and maintaining relationships with the Human Resources Administration, and Social Security Administration, to best provide for our clients
Maintains Entitlement client case records in a timely and accurate manner the uptodate filing of all incoming entitlement correspondence, inter

- and intra-agency documents and information documents relating to the resident's entitlement case.

Maintains an uptodate and accurate written record, in the Contact Notes section of the client case record, of all Entitlement interactions with residents, and with all the entitlement systems, and inter

- and intra-agency contacts pertaining to the resident's entitlement case.

Utilizes the Entitlement case record as an analytical tool to be able to efficiently access entitlement information when problems arise and for other purposes, e.g., statistical surveys, departmental reports, etc., and is able to use this resource to problem solve and to present this information for supervisory review.
Archives hardcopy files in compliance with records retention policies.
Maintains any and all additional ICL Entitlement forms and procedures that may be developed to enhance the full range of maintenance of case records task
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required by the immediate supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent, required; Bachelor's Degree preferred
Minimum of (2) years' experience in a healthrelated field or commensurate experience in Managed Care with a concentration in Medicaid/Medicare eligibility, preferably with the geriatric population
Familiarity with Medicaid/Medicare concepts, procedures, and enrollment practices, preferred
Bilingual (English, Spanish) a plus
Flexibility to work some evenings and occasional weekends as necessary.
Exceptional demonstrated writing proficiency.
Preferred experience in assessment, direct practice, counseling, supervision, community outreach, group leadership, and program development.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to balance compassion and firmness while respecting the unique experiences of asylum seekers.
Proficiency in navigating asylumspecific community resources and understanding the complexities of the asylum process.
Strong problemsolving abilities, decisionmaking skills, conflict resolution expertise, and active listening.
Capacity to remain composed in crisis situations.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups.
Proven capability to manage multiple tasks efficiently under pressure.
Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and efficiency.
Possessing maturity, integrity, and sound judgment.
Develop and manage a year round activities program for clients.
Participate in events alongside staff and clients.