Benefit Specialist

Thrive Behavioral Health•Warwick, RI

4d•$23

About The Position

HEALTHY AGING COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES FULL TIME – NON EXEMPT Thrive Behavioral Health, the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic for Kent County, has been delivering mental health and substance use services since 1976. Thrive Behavioral Health understands the benefits of delivering high quality, low-cost care for Rhode Islanders. Thrive’s unique programs and services are built on evidence based, person-centric care models. Our programs include: Adult Mental Health, Youth and Family, Substance Use, Housing, Teen and Young Adult, Court Ordered, and Crisis Behavioral Health. With more than a dozen locations across Rhode Island and more than 300 employees, Thrive is continuing to grow and meet the needs of the community. General Summary: Provide direct service, coordination of benefits, and linkage to benefit services and advocacy, as needed to individual client and/or family for the purpose of assisting client with their overall access to care and recovery. Schedule: Mon-Fri, First Shift Location: Warwick, RI Salary: Starts at $23 per hour Did you know… studies have shown that the number one reason a person chooses not to apply for a role is because they do not think they’ll be hired if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications? Thrive understands that while certain criteria are requirements of the job, other skills can be taught to the right person. Please consider applying anyway.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in the Human Service field or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Valid driver's license and automobile insurance which meets Rhode Island minimum standards required, or the ability to obtain necessary transportation in order to perform the responsibilities/tasks of the job.

Nice To Haves

Minimum (2) year experience in Human Service field working with clients with disabilities preferred.
Experience or training in related state and federal assistance programs, particularly RI Medicaid also preferred.
Basic computer literacy skills are necessary
Training and certification in (SOAR) SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Support clients throughout their benefits enrollment process. Support includes listening, encouraging, coaching, empowering, and connecting clients to benefit resources that meet their individual needs and eligibility requirements.
Develop c ollaborative working relationships with staff of community agencies providers, and individuals in the client’s network of care in order to expand access to benefits.
Provide referral, advocacy and education to the community regarding issues of chemical dependency or mental health.
In the course of daily operations, monitor signs and symptoms of psychiatric functioning; while providing benefit services.
Document all services and findings. Reporting any variance to appropriate clinical supervisory staff.
Provide assistance with income reporting to insure safe and affordable housing, access to health care and other entitlements
Participate in clinical team meetings to ensure smooth coordination of client services and treatment.
Accompany client to community appointments related to obtaining benefits, provide advocacy as needed.
Review e-mail account daily for new messages.
Attend all agency/department required training and meetings within the prescribed period.
Attend all Safety Training programs and be able to describe his/her responsibilities related to the general safety, department safety, and specific job-related hazards and responsibilities.
Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all clients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
Embrace Thrive’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission Statement and Definitions.
Present a neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by the position, department and agency policies and procedures.
Attend work the hours and/or shifts assigned, and begin and end on time.
Carry and enliven a positive Thrive image consistent with the Thrive’s Guiding Principles and professional code of ethics.
Function, as member of a team, i.e., be a “Team Player”.

Benefits

3 weeks’ vacation to start, increases to 4 weeks after 2 years of employment
10 sick days per year
1 Float day
Birthday off
11 paid holidays
Paid lunch
Low-deductible medical insurance plan
Dental insurance as low as $0/month
Vision Insurance
Company-paid life insurance worth 2x your annual salary + Long Term Disability
401k with 2% company match
Optional Aflac, additional life insurance, and pet insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee referral bonuses
Thrive believes in healthy work/life balance and a friendly/family working environment, whose values include Dignity, Respect, Teamwork and Professional Support and Development.