Administrative Assistant & Entitlements Specialist

Odyssey House; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Odyssey House in the Bronx seeks an Administrative Assistant/Entitlements Specialist to manage admissions, verify SSI/SSD eligibility, and coordinate benefits for residents. You will establish liaison with social service agencies to expedite entitlements and ensure funding guidelines are followed.

Responsibilities include preparing census and reports, handling Medicaid and tax credit files, and educating residents about entitlements while coordinating discharge planning with the case manager.

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree or HS/GED with two years in social services.
• Administrative, clerical and accounting experience required.
• Familiar with third-party reimbursement systems (SSI, PA, Food Stamps).

Responsabilidades

• Receive and process resident applications; schedule interviews and coordinate admissions.
• Interview for SSI/SSD eligibility; complete benefit applications.
• Prepare daily census and monthly reports for government offices.
• Maintain tax credit files and organize entitlement documentation.
• Coordinate hearings and ensure proper escort/advocacy for benefits.
• Educate residents about entitlements and discharge planning.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Administrative experience

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

HS Diploma/GED with 2 years social service experience

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Odyssey House in the Bronx seeks an Administrative Assistant/Entitlements Specialist to manage admissions, verify SSI/SSD eligibility, and coordinate benefits for residents. You will establish liaison with social service agencies to expedite entitlements and ensure funding guidelines are followed.

Responsibilities include preparing census and reports, handling Medicaid and tax credit files, and educating residents about entitlements while coordinating discharge planning with the case manager.