(181) Consumer Benefits Specialist

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services; La Grange (TX); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

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Bilingual

Descripción de la vacante

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services is seeking a Consumer Benefits Specialist to help individuals determine Medicaid eligibility, access benefits, and maintain entitlements. You will assist with SSI/SSDI applications, referrals, and renewal processes, with duties spanning multiple counties in Texas.

The role includes providing community referrals, representation in hearings where needed, and trainings across programs to improve access to benefits for persons served.

Formación

• Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security applications.
• Strong computer and communication skills.
• SOAR certification or willingness to obtain within the first 6 months.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or 24 credits in a human services field.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and safe driving record.

Responsabilidades

• Assist consumers with determining eligibility for Medicaid benefits and entitlements.
• Aid in SSI/SSDI applications and follow-up, including referrals to vendors.
• Provide benefit renewal assistance and maintain eligibility for Medicaid programs.
• Refer clients to community resources (food stamps, ANF, etc.) and coordinate trainings.
• Present or designate trainings across programs and departments.
• Serve in a regional capacity supporting Bastrop, Fayette, and Lee locations and liaise with referral vendors.

Conocimientos

Medicaid knowledge

Social Security applications

Strong computer and communication

SOAR certification

Driver's license

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

24 credits in Human Services if degree not in Human Services

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

The Consumer Benefits Specialist provides consumers with assistance in determining eligibility for, access to and maintenance of Medicaid benefits & entitlements and meets with consumers to aid assistance with SSI/SSDI program application process and follow-up, to include referrals to vendors for assistance with benefits, initial applications, administrative law judge hearings, claims, and appeals.

The Consumer Benefits Specialist provides consumers with assistance in determining eligibility for, access to and maintenance of Medicaid benefits & entitlements and meets with consumers to aid assistance with SSI/SSDI program application process and follow-up, to include referrals to vendors for assistance with benefits, initial applications, administrative law judge hearings, claims, and appeals.

The Consumer Benefits Specialist also provides community referrals, and representation during administrative law judge hearings in a court setting and meets with consumers to provide benefit renewal assistance with the application process and maintenance of eligibility for Medicaid programs such as QMB, ,MQMB and various Medicaid waivers. Make necessary social service referrals within the community based on consumer needs such as food stamps, and ANF, Medicare prescription extra help applications. Serve as presenter and/or designee on trainings across programs and departments.

The consumer benefits specialist will serve in a regional capacity supporting multiple locations that will include Bastrop, Fayette, and Lee and work closely with referral vendors as primary referral contact.

Location: Bastrop, TX, La Grange, TX and Giddings, TX

Hourly Salary Range: $21.46 – $26.21

Differential Detail

• $1.00/hour, tenure with BTCS
• $1.00/hour, previous experience in a similar role
• $1.00/hour – Career Ladder Specialty
• .75/hour – Bilingual

Join our dynamic and enthusiastic Team dedicated to continuously improving the health and independence of the persons we serve.

CityBastrop, TX, La Grange, TX and Giddings, TX CountyBastrop County, Fayette County, Lee CountyCredentialsMinimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Human Services field.

• If degree is not in Human Services, a minimum of 24 credits in a human services field.

Applicable experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree.

Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security applications.

Experience working with persons with disabilities in a healthcare or rehab setting.

Strong computer and communication skills.

Ability to work as a member of a team to support the overall benefits needs of persons served.

Candidate should have SOAR certification or willing to obtain within the first 6 months.

Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and maintain approved driver’s status throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Texas Community Partner Application and Case Assistance Certificates. Salary Amount$44,636.80 – $54,516.80/yearClosing DateOpen until filled