Entitlement Specialist

The Center For Family Support•New York, NY

2d•$21 - $22

About The Position

The NY Entitlement Specialist is responsible for maintaining strong relationships with Program Staff, Finance, and Guardians to apply for and manage benefits for our New York program. This role involves working closely with Federal and State agencies to secure benefits for individuals in residential and ISS programs. The ideal candidate will perform a variety of administrative duties to ensure timely application and renewal of benefits such as Medicaid, SNAP, and Social Security, while maintaining effective communication with all stakeholders. The Center for Family Support (CFS) mission is to provide support and assistance to individuals with developmental and related disabilities. We are the first agency in New York to achieve the Council on Quality and Leadership Certification (CQL). By achieving this certification it shows our commitment and dedication to creating services that enhance and improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Our industry-leading benefits include: 401(k) Dental Insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Requirements

Associate degree preferred
2+ years of experience with benefits and entitlements is required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Access, Teams)

Responsibilities

Advocate for and maintain residents’ entitlement benefits including Social Security(SSDI, DAC, Disability,…), Supplemental Security income(SSI)Veterans benefits, Medicaid, Medicare, and HMO insurance
Collaborate with the intake team to assess client eligibility for entitlement programs
Work with program staff to gather required documentation for applications
Monitor entitlement correspondence and maintain accurate records
Provide administrative support as needed