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Benefits Specialist

Help New Yorkers Get the Care They Deserve!

Mon -Friday 9am -5pm

Hourly: $26.23 A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and the greater New York Area.

Overview Benefits Specialist Help New Yorkers Get the Care They Deserve! Mon -Friday 9am -5pm Hourly: $26.23 A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and the greater New York Area. Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities so our success depends on those we employ. The Role Under the general direction of the Assistant Program Director or Designee, the Benefits Specialist is responsible for performing a variety of tasks and activities to assist clients with Public Assistant Benefits. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village. Responsibilities What You Will Do

• Assesses clients need for Public Assistant Benefits and refers those that are eligible.
• Maintains and tracks out-of-city client files for recertification.
• Troubleshoots and resolves problems regarding client eligibility for Public Assistant Benefits.
• Prepares and submits weekly census reports of clients benefits.
• Escorts clients to Public Assistant Benefits.
• Files all information relating to Public Assistance in client folders.
• Checks clients ID and assists clients in obtaining ID.
• Utilizes Welfare Management System (WMS) for inputting, gathering, and retrieving information.
• Assists clients in filling out City, State, and Federal applications for ID and benefits.
• Assists clients with Fair hearing.
• Attends all HRA and DHS training for clients benefits.
• Maintains updated information on all changes in clients benefits.
• Assists clients with completing Public Assistance applications and re-certifications.
• Refers clients to community-based agencies for INS problems.
• Maintains detailed process notes on clients in CARES System.
• Collaborates with Housing Specialists concerning clients' LINC Vouchers

Qualifications Who You Will Be

• Someone with an Associates Degree in Human Services or a related field
• At least One (1) year of comparable experience working with the NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) or other similar city-operated organization.
• Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Seniority level

• Seniority level Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Human Resources
• Industries Non-profit Organizations

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