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Entitlement Specialist

The Jewish Board

South Beach, NY
29 days ago

Job Description

Join The Jewish Board as an Entitlement Specialist, where you'll support adults with serious mental illness in accessing essential benefits. You'll play a vital role in ensuring clients' benefits are managed effectively, helping them live as independently as possible while advocating for their needs within the community.

Key Responsibilities

  • Procurement and maintenance of client benefits
  • Monitor all client SSA and PA benefits
  • Ensure Medicaid benefits are intact and maintained for residents
  • Provide requested materials and work closely with auditors during SSA audits
  • Prepare and communicate information to clients and staff regarding benefit programs
  • Facilitate team meetings and case conferences around entitlements
  • Ensure the accurate completion of client documentation
  • Develop and maintain linkages with community service providers

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Services preferred, or HS Diploma with requisite 3 years' experience
  • A minimum of three (3) years entitlements experience
  • Prior experience working with adults with mental illness
  • Excellent casework, administrative and analytical skills
  • Ability to work individually and as a team player
  • Organized and meticulous with attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Technologically competent in handling administrative practices