BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS SPECIALIST

Overview

The Benefits and Entitlements Specialist assists individuals in the residential program with securing, managing, and maintaining all benefits and entitlements for which they qualify. This role involves developing and maintaining relationships with HRA and Social Security team members to provide effective advocacy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services field such as Social Work, Sociology, Rehabilitation Counseling, or Psychology (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local benefits systems, including HRA and Social Security services
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in case management or advocacy within the OPWDD support system
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with excellent record-keeping skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic health record (EHR) management systems
• Ability to travel to HRA offices as required

Generous Benefits

• Medical Benefits: Generous employer contribution; eligibility begins the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
• Dental Benefits: Employer-paid.
• Vision Plan.
• Accident Insurance.
• Critical Illness Insurance.
• Pet Insurance.
• Identity Theft & Fraud Protection.
• Legal Services.
• 403(B) Retirement Plan: Organization match of up to 5%.
• Life Insurance: 100% employer-paid, coverage of 1x annual salary.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Program.
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefits.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 80 hours of vacation during the first calendar year of employment. Employees accrue an additional 8 vacation hours each subsequent calendar year, up to a maximum of 120 hours. Up to 48 hours of personal time per calendar year. 9 paid holidays.

Pay

$65,000/year

Work Location

Westbury, NY (Nassau County)

Work Hours/Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Mainstreaming Associates is an equal opportunity employer.