Entitlements Specialist

Shelter- Ana's Place, 4380 Bronx Blvd, Bronx, New York, United States of America

Req #1077

Monday, May 20, 2024

Title: Entitlement Specialist

Program: Ana’s Place

Salary Range: $35,000/yr

Program Description:

Ana’s Place is a 108 bed 24/7 emergency shelter for homeless men diagnosed with mental illness and/or substance abuse. Our comprehensive services include case management, individual and group counseling, recreational activities, and housing placement assistance. Additionally, psychiatric services are provided Monday through Friday, staffed by a psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, and a licensed practical nurse.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential duties of theEntitlement Specialistinclude, but are not limited to, the following activities:

• Regular advocacy and maintenance of resident entitlements benefits to ensure effective residential and treatment coverage (including Social Security and Social Security Disability Level II; Public Assistance Level II; Veterans benefits; Medicaid; Medicare; HMO insurance). Active problem-prevention and problem-solving measures with residents and clinical team.

• Responsible for assessing clients for all entitlements programs they may be eligible for

• Assist clients in securing documents required for entitlements applications

• Maintain an up-to-date resource manual on changes in eligibility and documentation requirements for the various entitlement programs.

• Ongoing monitoring of entitlements correspondence and record keeping.

• Off-site advocacy and collateral contact with entitlements representatives and local pharmacies.

• Regular contact with administrative office to ensure payment of residential costs and effective distribution of weekly/ daily/ monthly Personal Needs Allowance.

• Management of weekly transportation budget for clinical staff and Reduced Fare Metro Card Application for residents.

• Conduct money management groups and provide individualized assistance to residents around budgeting skills.

• Participate in weekly staff meetings to coordinate services.

• Work closely with Case Management team and Clinical Director to manage resident entitlement issues

• Provide additional administrative support as needed.

  Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Proficiency in Windows-based software (Word & Excel) and use of electronic case management & restorative services software preferred.

  All newly hired Project Renewal staff must provide verification of being fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly

• Min Hiring Rate $35,000.00

• Max Hiring Rate $35,000.00

• Required Education High School

• Shelter- Ana's Place, 4380 Bronx Blvd, Bronx, New York, United States of America

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