Senior Benefits Navigator & Enrollment Specialist

Senior Solutions Vermont (Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont); Springfield (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Full-benefit package

Job summary

Senior Solutions is seeking a Benefits Assistor in Springfield, VT to educate and enroll seniors and adults with disabilities in public benefits, including Medicaid and Food Assistance. Training for DVHA certification will be provided and travel within Windsor/Windham counties is required.

The role involves meeting clients in various settings, coordinating with partners, and maintaining accurate documentation per grant requirements. Starting pay is $22–$24 per hour with a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; bilingual abilities are a plus.
• Knowledge of poverty, housing, and Vermont landlord/tenant law.
• Experience in case management or human services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate, coordinate, and enroll older adults in public benefits.
• Provide education and enrollment assistance for Medicaid and Vermont Health Connect.
• Outreach for SNAP, Farm to Family Coupons, Crop Cash and hunger relief programs.
• Meet clients in homes and community locations; travel within Windsor and Windham counties.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Bilingual abilities (a plus)

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in social work / human services / psychology / sociology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Solutions is seeking a Benefits Assistor in Springfield, VT to educate and enroll seniors and adults with disabilities in public benefits, including Medicaid and Food Assistance. Training for DVHA certification will be provided and travel within Windsor/Windham counties is required.

The role involves meeting clients in various settings, coordinating with partners, and maintaining accurate documentation per grant requirements. Starting pay is $22–$24 per hour with a full benefits package.