Entitlement Coordinator - Non-Profit

AHRC NYC•Manhattan, NY

16d•$40,000 - $45,000

About The Position

AHRC New York City is seeking an Entitlement Coordinator. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Benefits & Entitlements, the Entitlements Coordinator will be responsible for accessing & coordinating the appropriate benefits & entitlements for individuals enrolled in selected services through AHRC, NYC. The focus of the position is to ensure continued benefit eligibility for individuals receiving Medicaid funded services through AHRC, NYC. Salary : $40,000 - $45,000 per year plus a comprehensive Benefit package. See Benefit information below.

Requirements

A Bachelors degree in either education, social work or psychology or 4 to 10 years of related experience is required.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, with particularly strong skills in Excel.
An understanding of Medicaid eligibility.
A general knowledge of Social Security benefits.

Responsibilities

Works with Program Department staff to coordinate actions to resolve benefit related issues.
Works with Finance Department to ensure resolution of Medicaid related issues and ensure timely billing.
Schedules and coordinates meetings between the individual/family to ensure proper benefit coverage as needed for the identified services.
Reviews benefit and entitlements of the individual to ensure proper benefits are in place to access and maintain selected services.
Assists individuals/family in completing any documentation needed to access and maintain the appropriate benefits and entitlements.
When necessary, accompanies individual/family to local Medicaid office to submit any required documentation needed to access the appropriate benefits required for receiving the identified service.
Works with the local Medicaid office to resolve any benefit coverage problems impeding receipt of the identified services.
Other duties may be assigned
The Entitlements Coordinator may be asked to assist in training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work as is applicable to his or her position.