Consumer Entitlement Specialist

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

-Connotes essential functions
-Work closely with various Government Agencies (Social Security, Medicaid, OPWDD, Veterans Administration, etc.) to ensure continuous benefits eligibility IGHL residents
-Complete Medicaid and SNAP applications, and re-certifications/renewals
-Report changes in living arrangements, wages, and confirm changes in Medicaid budgets
-Follow up with the accounting department and Medicaid to ensure excess income is handled and reported correctly
-Assist with Social Security lump sums and investigate overpayments
-Maintain all required documentation for IGHL’s pooled trust
-Work with Program Staff to help with eligibility and budgeting questions, maintain insurance records, and offer support to maintain eligibility status
-Responsible for reviewing Medicaid NOD’s and budgets and taking corrective action if necessary
-Follow up with Social Security regarding all disability applications and updates
-Complete all Social Security re-determinations as necessary
-All other duties as assigned

Position Requirements and Qualifications

-BA or BS in related field
-1-2 years of ID/DD or related social service experience
-1-2 years of benefits and entitlement experience
-Ability to work as part of a team and independently
-Proficient in Microsoft Excel
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Valid NYS Driver’s License
-Ability to lift 50 pounds