Entitlements Specialist

Position Summary:

The Entitlements Specialist is responsible to identify the needs of their clients and connect them to appropriate resources, benefits and services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough assessments of clients’ needs, including gathering information about their household, living situation, medical needs, current and past financial information and current and past benefits.
• Assist clients in making well informed decisions, gathering documentation, completing forms, contacting gov’ agencies as needed
• Provide referrals to state and other local agencies for entitlements as needed
• Comprehensive knowledge in assisting clients with securing and/or recertification of the following benefits: Medicare, SNAP, Social security, SCRIE/DRIE, Unemployment Benefits, Medicaid /Homecare/MLTC enrollment, HEAP.
• Monitor changes in government benefits to enhance the well-being of clients
• Assist in community outreach and create educational workshops to enhance community education regarding the various government benefits
• Attend individual supervision and staff meetings
• Maintain organized and up to date records of all services offered by the entitlement’s division

Skill and Education Required:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in providing direct entitlement services in screening for and determination of individual’s eligibility for full range government benefits
• Displays strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working as part of a team and collaborate with other divisions within the organization to help clients across divisions obtain and maintain their benefits/entitlements
• Excellent organizational and written/oral communications skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel and Google apps
• Ability to learn and utilize existing data tracking systems

Special Requirements:

• Familiarity with the Orthodox Jewish population
• Salaried Position – commensurate with experience

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with subject: Entitlements Specialist