Benefits/ Entitlements Case Manager

We offer competitive pay, a flexible schedule, and remote work! This position is full-time contractual. As such, no benefits such as health insurance or retirement plans are offered.

The primary role of the Benefits Case Manager is to provide expertise and benefits case coordination for individuals in the state hospitals from admission through transition to the community. Primary duties include:

• Coordinate with the beneficiary, hospital staff, and SOAR Specialist to complete, submit, and follow up on benefit applications.
• Serve as a liaison with hospital staff, Social Security, Medicaid, and other entitlement agencies.
• Develop written analyses which compile information regarding the status of current benefits and the impact of hospitalization on those benefits.
• Conduct a benefits review for each individual prior to discharge to include information about the impact of discharge on benefits and what applications for benefits must be completed prior to/immediately following discharge.
• Coordinate with the individual, hospital staff, and the Behavioral Health Administration during the transition process to facilitate smooth reintegration into the community.

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field

· A minimum of three years of experience providing services to beneficiaries of public assistance in the state of Maryland

· Maintain current certification for SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access and Recovery) and/or Community Partner Work Incentive Counselor (CPWIC) certification through Virginia Commonwealth University or Cornell University

· Extensive knowledge and understanding of federal and state benefit programs and the ability to research policy information as needed

· Ability to present complex material clearly and understandably to the targeted audience

· Exceptional organizational skills in order manage high volumes of work efficiently

· Strong communication skills to effectively advocate for individuals with disabilities and to interact effectively with other professionals, individuals, and family members

· Skills and knowledge in utilizing computer programs including but not limited to internet, e-mail, databases, spreadsheets, etc.

· Ability to work autonomously with demonstrated creativity, initiative, and commitment

· Ability to prioritize tasks by importance and deadline and adjust priorities as situations change

· Understand program funding structure and the importance of each service as well as documentation requirements

· Knowledge of policies and procedures and the ability to follow them

· Strong written communication and analytical skills to conduct benefits analyses

We offer competitive pay, a flexible schedule, and hybrid work! This position is full-time contractual. As such, no benefits such as health insurance or retirement plans are offered.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 3 years of experience in working in public service? Acceptable experience includes social services, mental health care, disability related support, and public entitlements navigation assistance?
• Do you understand that the job you are applying for is contractual, and as such, no health insurance is offered?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cambridge, MD 21613

Salary : $55,000