REIMBURSEMENT SPECIALIST

Make a real difference every day in a career where you directly impact lives, experiencing deep fulfillment from helping others and a strong sense of purpose.

About Brightway Living & Learning

Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org.

Responsibilities

• Review and ensure invoices, receipts, and supporting documentation for reimbursement requests meet required compliance with Medicaid and State Self-Direction regulations and organizational policies.
• Verify expenses against approved participant budgets, monitor available funds, and prevent overspending.
• Review, approve, and process reimbursements accurately and promptly while maintaining financial records.
• Serve as the primary financial liaison for participants, families, Support Brokers, Care Managers, Accounts Payable, Vendors, and other internal teams to resolve reimbursement and payment issues.
• Collaborate with the Accounts Payable department to research and resolve outstanding or uncashed reimbursement checks and other payment-related issues.
• Track and reconcile participant budgets and personal resource accounts.
• Process reimbursements for allowable goods and services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Two years’ experience in accounting, business, or a human services-related field.
• Experience in billing, bookkeeping, or working with individuals with developmental disabilities in self-direction.
• Proficiency in Excel and Data Management: Ability to create, update, and manage spreadsheets and reports.
• Strong Organizational Skills: Capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain efficient workflows.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Clear verbal and written communication with families, management, and outside partners.
• Bilingual Skills (Preferred): Ability to communicate effectively in more than one language is a plus.
• Detail-Oriented & Reliable: Commitment to accuracy, follow-through, and maintaining compliance.
• Knowledge and Familiarity with Fiscal Intermediary (FI) processes, Medicaid billing, and State Waiver programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Paid Training: Get the skills you need to succeed.
• Exceptional Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP.
• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.
• Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within Brightway.
• Paid time off and other valuable benefits.

Pay

$24.00 per hour

Why You'll Love This Job

• Build Meaningful Relationships: Develop strong connections with individuals and their families.
• Learn and Grow: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development.
• Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work with passionate and dedicated colleagues.
• Experience Job Satisfaction: Feel a deep sense of accomplishment knowing your work matters.