Public Benefits Coordinator - Woburn CJSC

Bay State Community Services, Inc.; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Bay State Community Services, Inc. is seeking a full-time Benefits Applications Coordinator focused on criminal justice–oriented client support.

You will ensure clients gain access to SNAP, SSDI, and MassHealth, performing intake interviews to determine essential needs and submitting applications via electronic systems. You will collaborate with partners, maintain updated knowledge of benefit requirements, and participate in outreach efforts to address unmet needs while supporting risk

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Human Services related field is required.
• At least one year of experience engaging in case management activities.
• Strong computer skills are required.
• Valid MA driver’s license with acceptable driving record and proof of insurance.
• Acceptable CORI and SORI background checks as required by the program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews to assess housing, food, healthcare, and personal finances.
• Receive information from risk/needs assessment tools to determine essential needs.
• Submit electronic benefits applications to MassHealth as a Certified Application Coordinator (CDO).
• Submit SNAP applications via DTA Connect.
• Assist eligible clients in applying for SSI, SSDI, and veterans benefits.
• Engage with state agencies to stay updated on benefits programs.
• Engage in community outreach to identify unmet client needs.
• Cross-train in actuarial assessment tools for risk/need and treatment planning.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Case management experience

Education

Associate’s Degree in Human Services related field

Job description

Job Summary

Come take part in this exciting, new criminal justice focused role. In this role, you will have the integral responsibility of ensuring that our individuals have successfully applied and gained access to affordable state benefits such as SNAP and Social Security Disability Income (SSDI).

• Conduct intake interviews with Support Center clients to ascertain essential needs such as housing, food, healthcare, and personal finance.
• Receive information from actuarial risk/needs assessment tools to assist in determining client essential needs.
• Within a Counselor Designated Organization (CDO), be or become a Certified Application Coordinator to submit electronic benefits applications to MassHealth.
• Under the auspices of the vendor organization, access DTA Connect to submit electronic benefits applications to SNAP for the client.
• Have a mastery of eligibility requirements for SSI and SSDI and support eligible clients in their application for SSI or SSDI benefits.
• Have a mastery of eligibility requirements for veterans benefits and support eligible clients in their application for such benefits.
• Engage in continuing outreach to state agencies to develop the latest information about benefits programs.
• Engage in community outreach, as needed, to develop leads on benefit programs, whether public or private, to address unmet essential needs of clients.
• Cross train in actuarial assessment tools for risk/need, treatment planning, and contingency management protocols as needed.

Job Type

Full-time

Important Health And Wellness Benefits

Bay State Community Services recognizes the hard work and dedication of our staff and has developed a comprehensive benefit package to support you and your family.

Benefits begin on your first day of employment!

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance
• Eye-Med Vision Benefits
• Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave

Generous Paid Time Off

• 35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays – includes Juneteenth and 8 Sick Days)

Additional Benefits

• Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
• Opportunities for Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance

Extensive Training Program

• Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW)
• Supervision for Licensure and Specializations
• Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings
• Opportunities for Certification in Evidence-Based Practices

Requirements

Qualifications/Credentials

• Associate’s Degree in Human Services related field required
• At least one year of experience engaging in case management activities
• Strong Computer Skills
• Valid MA driver’s license with acceptable driving record and current proof of insurance
• Acceptable CORI and SORI background record check as required by program

Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Salary Description

$24.04 per hour