Housing & Entitlements Specialist - Part-Time, Growth & PTO

Maryland Works, Inc.; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Birthday off

Training & growth

Wellness program

EAP

Calm app

Awardco rewards

FunEx discounts

Job summary

The Rock Creek Foundation is seeking a Part-time Housing and Entitlements Specialist (HES) in Silver Spring, MD to support the Consumer Entitlements and Benefits Manager with administrative tasks and direct consumer interactions. You will help provide personalized housing supports and coordinate with DHHS, DDA, MMA, and other agencies.

The position requires a High School Diploma and at least 2 years of human services or administrative experience, with strong Microsoft Office skills and the

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) and a minimum of two years’ experience working with adults diagnosed with varying mental health, developmental and intellectual disabilities.
• Minimum of 2 years' of a human services and/or administrative experience.
• Knowledge of Internet and Microsoft Office software (Specifically Microsoft Excel and Word).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively deliver training and collaborate with staff members and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and County Entitlement programs to include: Social Security Benefits, Social Security Disability Income, Supplemental Security Income, Medicare, Development Disability Administration (DDA)-Maryland Medicaid Administration (MMA), Maryland Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Public Assistance to Adults (PAA) program.

Responsibilities

• Assist CEBS with administrative tasks and communication with consumers and third-party representatives.
• Assist in scanning, reviewing and filing mail and paperwork related to entitlement programs.
• Maintain trackers for DHHS benefits for each consumer.
• Contact consumers for verification and maintain rapport with staff.
• Develop and improve standard operating procedures for housing plans and information tracking.
• Participate in educational opportunities and maintain personal networks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Internet

Job description

The Rock Creek Foundation is seeking a Part-time Housing and Entitlements Specialist (HES) in Silver Spring, MD to support the Consumer Entitlements and Benefits Manager with administrative tasks and direct consumer interactions. You will help provide personalized housing supports and coordinate with DHHS, DDA, MMA, and other agencies.

The position requires a High School Diploma and at least 2 years of human services or administrative experience, with strong Microsoft Office skills and the