SS-Entitlement Specialist

Entitlement Specialist

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION - ASSIGNMENT PERIOD IS 6 MONTHS.

WSFSSH MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of WSFSSH is to provide safe, affordable, senior housing that integrates compassionate property management with supportive services to enhance the independence and dignity of each resident. WSFSSH creates and preserves affordable housing while supporting the development of healthy neighborhoods.

JOB SUMMARY

The Entitlement Specialist will be supervised by the Managing Directors of Clinical and Social Services. The Entitlement Specialist will be responsible for helping clients obtain and maintain the following core five benefits: Medicare Part D Extra Help (Low Income Subsidy, LIS), Medicare Savings Program, SNAP, Low- Income Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP) and Medicaid.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Submit new enrollment, or renewal applications with, or on behalf of clients from among the five core benefits.
• Participate in training on BenefitsCheckUp and other onboarding required trainings to promote successful grants management.
• Participate in a minimum of one capacity building/training session per quarter during the grant cycle.
• Attend Age + Action Conference.
• Escort clients to file applications as necessary.
• Monitor benefit application process, resolving problems and advocating for clients as needed.
• Work with client/family/client representative to gather any additional documentation required to finalize benefit applications.
• Work with clients to address any issues that arise, such as inactive Medicaid numbers.
• Meet with workers at local Medicaid and SNAP offices to help resolve problems when necessary.
• Provide timely and accurate information to Social Workers/Case Managers regarding status of each application and any related problems.
• Submit monthly reports on all relevant metrics in a complete and timely manner.
• Other duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Bilingual Spanish highly preferred
• Ability to speak, read and write English
• Emotionally, mentally and physically able to perform job responsibilities
• Strong computer and organizational skills

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS

• 4-year degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or similar discipline or high school diploma with a minimum of 5 years of experience working with the elderly, the homeless or persons challenged by mental illness.
• At least 1 year of experience working with the elderly, the homeless or persons challenged by mental illness.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This role may have physical demands including, extended walking and standing, bending, and pushing.

EEO Policy or Statement

WSFSSH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO); employment is based upon employees qualifications without discrimination, on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION - ASSIGNMENT PERIOD IS 6 MONTHS.

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