Public Benefits Coordinator

Description

Join our team as a Public Benefits Coordinator. 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).

What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference in the lives of others...

• 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.
• 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.
• Driving is required

Important Health and Wellness Benefits - BENEFITS BEGIN FIRST DAY OF WORK

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 Time Off

35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays including Juneteenth and 8 Sick Days)

Additional Benefits

Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)

Opportunities for Reduced Tuition for Clinical Master's Degree

Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness

Mileage Reimbursement

Extensive Training Program

Two-Week Orientation, Training, and Shadowing

Weekly Group Supervision

Weekly Individual Supervision

Daily Mentoring and Support

Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings

Opportunities for Certification in Evidence-Based Practices

Requirements

• Must have experience working with/managing Social Security Disability Applications, SNAP Benefits, Housing Voucher etc. 
• Associate’s Degree or higher in Human Services related field required
• At least one year of experience engaging in case management activities
• Strong Computer Skills

Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Contact Information:

[email protected]

857-374-5669