Benefits Entitlement Specialist-(HRA) La Central

Comunilife Inc. is looking for a Benefits and Entitlement Specialist for its Bronx Residence. The La Central Benefit Entitlement Specialist is responsible for ensuring clients have and maintain entitlements Benefits that may be needed include: Public Assistance, Medicaid, Food Stamps, Social Security Supplement Income/ Disability Insurance, Veteran’s Benefits and related support. This position is eligible for Comunilife's generous benefits and paid time off package and it is salaried up to $55,000 a year. The program sites are located in the Bronx and Brooklyn boroughs. Travel within those locations will be required.

Essential functions

- Conduct needs assessments

- Schedule appointments

- Assist clients in acquiring and locating necessary documentation

- Accompany clients on appointments, providing advocacy and referrals, and assisting clients through the application process

- Work collaboratively in an inter-disciplinary team to ensure comprehensive, client-centered services are delivered and documented