Benefits Specialist/Case Manager

Volunteers of America-Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

Prescription Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off including a Paid Birthday Holiday

Job summary

Volunteers of America-Greater New York is seeking a Case Manager/Benefits Specialist to support formerly homeless clients in Permanent Supportive Housing. This role focuses on benefits assessment and advocacy to ensure clients receive the necessary support and resources. The ideal candidate will possess an Associate's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, working closely with clients and their health providers, and providing money management coaching. Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 60 college credits in Human Services field or High School Diploma/GED with 2 years related experience.
• Demonstrated ability in communication and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct benefits assessments and provide education and advocacy to clients.
• Work with clients and providers to document disabilities for SSI/SSD applications.
• Provide money management coaching and connect clients with services.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Basic computer skills

Money management and budgeting coaching

Education

Associate's degree in Human Services or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.

Our staff are at the heart of this work. If you’re passionate about making a difference and joining a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

Position: Case Manager/Benefits Specialist

The Case Manager/Benefits Specialist offers support to eligible formerly homeless clients living in Permanent Supportive Housing to promote well-being and stability. The Benefits Specialist is part of a specialized team working across four SRO sites in The Bronx and Brooklyn. The Benefits Specialist will be assigned a caseload of clients at one of those sites and will coordinate closely with case management, recreational and operations staff at the building to which they are assigned.

Location: New York, NY 10020

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or 60 college credits in Human Services field or High School Diploma or GED with 2 years of related experience helping low-income clients access and maintain benefits including Public Assistance, Disability and Veterans benefits.
• The position also requires a demonstrated ability in verbal and written communication, including basic computer skills.

Case Manager/Benefits Specialist Principal Responsibilities:

• Conduct benefits assessments and provide individualized education, assistance, referrals and advocacy to help clients obtain and retain any and all benefits to which they are entitled, including accompanying clients to appointments as needed.
• Work with clients and their medical and behavioral health providers to document disability to support SSI/SSD applications and appeals.
• Provide individualized money management and budgeting coaching and as needed connect clients to services to adult guardianship or representative payee services.
• Develop and deliver workshops on topics related to benefits, budgets and money management.
• Utilize best practice approaches and evidence-based interventions to maximize client outcomes.
• Maintain service documentation to include client progress notes, observations and interactions about clients and incident reporting when necessary.
• Participate in internal and external case conferencing activities.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

And much more!

To learn more about our staff, culture and much more, copy and paste our website link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/our-staff-and-culture/

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!