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    Entitlement Specialist - Bronx, United States - Bowery Residents Committee

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    DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Develop and implement orientation procedure for incoming clients. Meet with prospective candidates for housing program with program staff. Teach clients and staff entitlements procedures. Make referrals to government agencies and escort clients as needed to procure entitlements. Reconcile all client beneficiary accounts and oversee representative payee accounts. Prepare and monitor all client accounts and keep appropriate records.

    Provide assistance with securing and maintaining active benefits, including Food Stamps, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Public Assistance, WIC, managed care, and other health insurance.

    Complete all documentation, record keeping, and progress notes in a timely manner. Responsible for completing forms required by the agency. Develop and facilitate group curriculum around obtaining and maintaining entitlements. Attend staff/team meetings and trainings. Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Related duties as assigned.


    HOURS:
    Full time, 37.5 hours per week

    Monday - Friday; 9:00am - 5:30pm


    QUALIFICATIONS:
    High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of one year experience working in with entitlements or case management. Bachelor of Arts degree is preferred. Ability and willingness to drive the Home Plus van is preferred. Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred.

    *Vaccination preferred but not required


    MAKE AN IMPACTAre you looking to make a positive impact on the lives of those in your community? At BRC, our staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity.


    Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need.

    Through our commitment to employee wellbeing and development, BRC provides a workplace where staff can achieve their goals, make a difference with our clients, and grow personally and professionally.

    BRC is committed to a safe and healthy workplace:
    we provide PPE to all employees and enforce temperature monitoring and physical distancing best practices across our programs.

    Today, we have over 1000 full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens.

    Come and learn why 95% of BRC employees report that they would recommend BRC as a good place to work, and join us in building a more caring and compassionate city.


    PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
    BRC maintains 390 supported apartments throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx through the HomePlus program.

    These apartments are dedicated for formerly homeless individuals with a history of mental illness and/or substance abuse, and are funded by a variety of state and city mental health agencies, including the NYS Office of Mental Health, the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the NYS Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services.

    BRC's HomePlus operations have grown significantly in recent years, including 131 units for substance abusing, chronically homeless individuals that were brought on line in 2008 and 65 units of scattered-site housing for formerly homeless individuals with a history of mental illness that were brought on line in 2009 and 2010.


    BENEFITS:
    BRC takes the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees seriously. Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work.

    In addition, full time employees receive a generous benefits package, including:

    Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.

    A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time. A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.

    Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.

    Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.


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