Part-Time Housing and Entitlements Specialist

The Affiliated Sante Group•Silver Spring, MD

27d•$0 - $23

About The Position

Passionate Housing and Entitlements Specialist Wanted! Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with mental health diagnosis and co-occurring disabilities? Join our team at Rock Creek where passion drives everything we do! At Rock Creek, we believe in empowering individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives. We provide comprehensive support services to individuals with mental health diagnosis, intellectual, developmental disabilities and co-occurring disorders, fostering their growth, independence, and happiness. At Rock Creek, we're not just a team – we're a family driven by love, compassion, and the unwavering belief that everyone deserves to live a life filled with purpose and joy.

Requirements

High School Diploma (or equivalent) and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with Adults diagnosed with varying mental health, developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Minimum of 2 years' of a human services and/or administrative experience.
Knowledge of Internet and Microsoft Office software (Specifically Microsoft Excel and Word)
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively deliver training and collaborate with staff members and stakeholders.
Knowledge of Federal, State and County Entitlement programs to include: Social Security Benefits, Social Security Disability Income, Supplemental Security Income, Medicare, Development Disability Administration (DDA)-Maryland Medicaid Administration (MMA), Maryland Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Public Assistance to Adults (PAA) program.

Responsibilities

Gather, Review and Scan mail received from Department of Health and Human Services, Social Security Administration, Center for Medicare and Medicaid and all other mail for Residential Rehabilitation Program Consumers/Entitlements related.
Scan and pre-fill re-determinations and benefit reviews from DHHS
Electronically and manually file paperwork received on behalf of Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and Mental Health Administration (MHA), Residential Rehabilitation Program (RRP) Consumers
Maintain Tracker for DHHS Food Stamp and Public Assistance to Adults benefits for each DDA/MHA RRP Consumer
Contact Consumers and third-party representatives if verification paperwork is needed
Create and Maintain rapport with DDA/MHA House Managers and staff; report changes regarding County Benefits
Assists in improving and if necessary, re-designing processes, approach, coordination, and establishing templates; implementing any necessary changes.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; maintaining personal networks.
Develop standard operating procedures for creating and implementing independent housing plans.
Develop and maintain information tracking for all
Other duties as assigned.