Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.

Benefits Specialist

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.  •  Brooklyn, NY (Onsite)  •  12 days ago
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Job Description

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 client’s 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 client’s 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 client’s 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.
Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.

About Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.

For more than 60 years, Samaritan Daytop Village has been improving the quality of life for New Yorkers facing adversity. We are nationally recognized for our treatment of substance use disorder as well as the veteran-specific approach we pioneered. Our continuum of services also includes health and mental health care, transitional and supportive housing, educational and vocational assistance, peer-assisted recovery, and specialized programs for adolescents, families and seniors.

Annually, Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 33,000 people at more than 80 programs throughout New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley, and we continue to grow.

In the past year, our organization has grown rapidly - both in staff size and location. We are always looking for dedicated, talented and compassionate individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of others and grow with a leading employer. Visit https://samaritanvillage.org/about-good/careers to learn more, or email your resume to resumes@samaritanvillage.org.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Briarwood, New York
Year Founded
1960
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