Impactful Benefits Eligibility Specialist

WellLife Network; Elmont (NY); In loco; USD 28.000 - 44.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, vision

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Gym and wellness access

Professional development

Meaningful work

Collaborative environment

Descrizione del lavoro

WellLife Network in Elmont, NY, is a large nonprofit health and human services provider. The EES Specialist will manage and operate systems to track benefit applications and appeals, acting as a liaison between consumers and government agencies to educate and empower clients.

You will screen eligibility, assist with applications, prepare narratives and reports, and maintain confidential information per HIPAA.

Competenze

• Associate Degree required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Must be able to exercise good follow-up and documentation skills, have knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Work experience with Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities populations is required.
• Must have a valid New York State driver’s license and possession of a vehicle for use while on company time.

Mansioni

• Maintain and encourage confidentiality in respect to HIPAA laws at all times.
• Screen all consumers to assess their eligibility for both private and governmental benefits.
• Assist the consumer in completing all applications necessary to apply, appeal, and maintain governmental and/or private benefits.
• Be prepared to travel to governmental/private agencies (ALJ hearings, face-to-face interviews, Social Security visits, etc.).
• Maintain accurate information in the department database system for all consumer documents.
• Provide in-service training to WellLife Network staff and external agencies as needed.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Documentation skills

Driver's license

Formazione

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

WellLife Network in Elmont, NY, is a large nonprofit health and human services provider. The EES Specialist will manage and operate systems to track benefit applications and appeals, acting as a liaison between consumers and government agencies to educate and empower clients.

You will screen eligibility, assist with applications, prepare narratives and reports, and maintain confidential information per HIPAA.