What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Specialist position at TSLI/HHB?
Essential Job Functions
· Establish, maintain and monitor assigned residents’ benefits.
· Serve as an advocate/liaison for residents with the Social Security Administration, Department of Social Services, Veteran’s Administration and other applicable benefit sources.
· Monitor Medicaid, Medicare and Private Insurance for assigned residents.
· Maintain Representative Payee Files.
· Complete applicable follow-up on Physician’s Authorizations.
· Word process memos, correspondence, reports and other documents.
· Maintain Finance Department filing system.
· Required to be ambulatory and present and able to perform all job functions without limitations, up to and including life preservation activities.
· Responsible to comply with all Agency Policies including Agency Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Policies, Medicaid Compliance Program and Protocols and Justice Center Code of Conduct.
· Maintain attendance and punctuality. Notify Supervisor when late or absent. Provide adequate notice when scheduling time off
Job Duties include but are not limited to:
· Provide transportation, as needed, to appointments. Must use own personal vehicle if agency vehicle is unavailable.
· Maintain Work Reports and report all earnings to the appropriate benefit sources monthly.
· Monitor Bank Account balances.
· Prepare monthly Personal Needs Allowance and Money Management Requests.
· Participate in Resident Finance Meetings.
· Reports to Division Manager.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $51,581.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- New York State Drivers License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $51,581