Public Benefits Coordinator - Woburn CJSC

Bay State Community Services Inc•Woburn, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Come take part in this exciting, new criminal justice focused role. In this role, you will have the integral responsibility of ensuring that our individuals have successfully applied and gained access to affordable state benefits such as SNAP and Social Security Disability Income (SSDI).

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services related field required
At least one year of experience engaging in case management activities
Strong Computer Skills
Valid MA driver’s license with acceptable driving record and current proof of insurance
Acceptable CORI and SORI background record check as required by program

Nice To Haves

CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW
Supervision for Licensure and Specializations
Certification in Evidence-Based Practices

Responsibilities

Conduct intake interviews with Support Center clients to ascertain essential needs such as housing, food, healthcare, and personal finance.
Receive information from actuarial risk/needs assessment tools to assist in determining client essential needs.
Within a Counselor Designated Organization (CDO), be or become a Certified Application Coordinator to submit electronic benefits applications to MassHealth.
Under the auspices of the vendor organization, access DTA Connect to submit electronic benefits applications to SNAP for the client.
Have a mastery of eligibility requirements for SSI and SSDI and support eligible clients in their application for SSI or SSDI benefits.
Have a mastery of eligibility requirements for veterans benefits and support eligible clients in their application for such benefits.
Engage in continuing outreach to state agencies to develop the latest information about benefits programs.
Engage in community outreach, as needed, to develop leads on benefit programs, whether public or private, to address unmet essential needs of clients.
Cross train in actuarial assessment tools for risk/need, treatment planning, and contingency management protocols as needed.

Benefits

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance
Eye-Med Vision Benefits
Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Parental Leave
35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays – includes Juneteenth and 8 Sick Days)
Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
Opportunities for Tuition Reimbursement
Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
Mileage Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Extensive Training Program
Agency Wide Trainings
Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings