Entitlement Specialist

Ohel Children's Home and Family Services•Brooklyn, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ohel seeks a compassionate and talented professional entitlements specialist to join our team to represent and support Individuals living with Developmental Disabilities and Individuals with Mental Illness. The right candidate will help clients secure and maintain benefits such as Social Security/SSI, SSD, Medicaid, and Food Stamps. Duties include eligibility planning, applications, recertifications, advocacy, and working with government regulations. Applicant will liaison with managers across the agency to ensure positive outcomes. The applicant must be well-organized, self-motivated, and able to follow through on multi-tasked responsibilities and general administrative requirements. Applicants will review the cost of care ledger regularly to ensure Ohel and individuals we serve are obtaining accurate income.

Requirements

Well-organized
Self-motivated
Able to follow through on multi-tasked responsibilities and general administrative requirements
Strong organizational skills
Attention to details
Written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Computer skills (including Excel, MS Word, Outlook)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of New York and New Jersey benefits and entitlements requirements

Responsibilities

Represent and support Individuals living with Developmental Disabilities and Individuals with Mental Illness.
Help clients secure and maintain benefits such as Social Security/SSI, SSD, Medicaid, and Food Stamps.
Perform eligibility planning, applications, and recertifications.
Provide advocacy for clients.
Work with government regulations.
Liaise with managers across the agency to ensure positive outcomes.
Review the cost of care ledger regularly to ensure Ohel and individuals we serve are obtaining accurate income.