Benefits Enrollment Specialist

Kids In Distress (KID); Oakland Park (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Kids in Distress is seeking a part-time Benefits Enrollment Specialist to support Broward County families in navigating the benefits system. You will complete enrollment applications and follow up with referred clients, visiting homes or serving virtually and at community events.

The role requires excellent organization, strong case management skills, and comfort working flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends. Prior experience with benefits programs or case management is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred; and two years of related experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours including some evening and weekend hours.
• Must be computer literate with a solid foundation in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must have transportation and be willing to visit clients in their home; valid Florida Driver's License with full insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain participant files and submit monthly data and reports.
• Collaborate with other staff to assist referred clients with the benefits enrollment program.
• Attend benefit enrollment activities and meetings with funders as requested or in the manager's absence.

Skills

Flexible hours

Case management

Benefits programs experience

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Databases

Driver's license

Job description

Kids in Distress is looking to hire a Part-time Benefits Enrollment Specialist to help our diverse population of clients in Broward County complete benefits enrollment applications and follow-up with referred clients.

This is a great opportunity for somebody looking to work flexible hours including some evening and weekend hours, who has excellent organizational and case management skills, and experience interacting with benefits programs or providing case management services.

If you are looking for an opportunity to perform in an empowered environment and make a difference in your community, keep reading!

ABOUT THE BENEFIT SERVICES PROGRAM

This service helps families navigate the complicated benefits system by supporting application completion and submission along with referrals to community organizations. This program is available to low-income families with children ages birth to 17 years old in Broward County.

As a Benefits Enrollment Specialist you will be responsible for providing benefits enrollment services for participants in their home, virtually, at community meetings, and special events in Miami Dade County. Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain participant files and submit monthly data and reports to Coordinator.
• Collaborate with other staff to assist referred clients with the benefits enrollment program, enrich skills and knowledge of benefits.
• Attend benefit enrollment activities and meetings with funders as requested or in the manager's absence.

Kids in Distress is looking to hire a Part-time Benefits Enrollment Specialist to help our diverse population of clients in Broward County complete benefits enrollment applications and follow-up with referred clients.

This is a great opportunity for somebody looking to work flexible hours including some evening and weekend hours, who has excellent organizational and case management skills, and experience interacting with benefits programs or providing case management services.

If you are looking for an opportunity to perform in an empowered environment and make a difference in your community, keep reading!

ABOUT THE BENEFIT SERVICES PROGRAM

This service helps families navigate the complicated benefits system by supporting application completion and submission along with referrals to community organizations. This program is available to low-income families with children ages birth to 17 years old in Broward County.

As a Benefits Enrollment Specialist you will be responsible for providing benefits enrollment services for participants in their home, virtually, at community meetings, and special events in Miami Dade County. Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain participant files and submit monthly data and reports to Coordinator.
• Collaborate with other staff to assist referred clients with the benefits enrollment program, enrich skills and knowledge of benefits.
• Attend benefit enrollment activities and meetings with funders as requested or in the manager's absence.

Skills/Requirements

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's degree preferred; and two (2) years of related experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours including some evening and weekend hours.
• Must be computer literate with a solid foundation in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must have transportation and be willing to visit clients in their home. Valid Florida Driver's License with full access to a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage (proof of insurance is required.)
• Experience interacting with benefits programs or providing case management services preferred.
• Experience working with databases helpful.

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. We look forward to meeting you!

KID Inc.

is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, a Drug Free Workplace and requires drug testing.

Notice to Applicants

This position requires background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information about background screening requirements, visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Kids In Distress is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, a Drug Free Workplace and requires drug testing.