Benefits Coordinator

Adjoin • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Adjoin is hiring an AV Benefits Coordinator to provide benefits-related case support to Veterans. Adjoin serves people with disabilities and Veterans throughout California, using a housing-first strategy to help Veteran families secure permanent housing. The coordinator supports clients in accessing benefits and provides direct services as needed. This position requires extensive travel within service counties and periodic travel throughout California. It also requires use of a mobile smart device with reliable internet and data for certain essential tasks; reasonable reimbursement is provided.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Bachelor’s degree, or three years of equivalent experience and/or educational equivalent working with individuals with disabilities and/or Veterans.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy and ability to maintain organized records and files.
• Ability to follow instructions, multitask, work under pressure, and manage time.
• Ability to navigate and maintain professional boundaries while handling confidential information.
• Certification in an approved First-Aid and CPR class, or successful completion of an approved class within 45 days of hire.
• Ability to travel for meetings, conferences, seminars, and trainings.
• Insured, registered vehicle in safe working condition and proof of a current California driver’s license.
• Ability to travel within and throughout service counties at least 75% of the time.
• Ability to travel throughout California quarterly for meetings, trainings, and similar activities.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Acceptable DMV record.
• A mobile smart device, such as a cell phone or tablet, with reliable internet connectivity and data for required job tasks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and interpret benefits screenings.
• Support clients in completing benefits applications.
• Support clients in scheduling and attending benefits appointments.
• Advocate for clients and follow up on benefits eligibility and receipt issues.
• Maintain positive communications and relationships with cooperative agencies, employers, involved family members, and clients.
• Complete logs, reports, and client evaluations in a timely manner.
• Provide direct service as needed and required.
• Provide and attend required meetings and in-services as assigned.
• Transport Veterans to appointments, housing searches, and other necessary locations safely and on time.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive medical coverage.
• Retirement matching.
• Employer-paid long-term disability coverage.
• Employer-paid employee and dependent life insurance.
• Employee wellness program with incentives, prizes, and opportunities to connect with peers.
• Employee Assistance Program mental health resources, including five free counseling sessions per year for the employee and dependents.
• Paid volunteer hours for a cause of the employee’s choice.
• Dental coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Paid time off.
• Holidays.
• Reasonable reimbursement for use of a mobile smart device for required essential job functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time