Job Description

AHRC New York City is seeking an Entitlement Coordinator. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Benefits & Entitlements, the Entitlements Coordinator will be responsible for accessing & coordinating the appropriate benefits & entitlements for individuals enrolled in selected services through AHRC, NYC. The focus of the position is to ensure continued benefit eligibility for individuals receiving Medicaid funded services through AHRC, NYC.

_ Salary_ : $40,000 - $45,000 per year plus a comprehensive Benefit package. See Benefit information below.

_ ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES_

• Works with Program Department staff to coordinate actions to resolve benefit related issues.
• Works with Finance Department to ensure resolution of Medicaid related issues and ensure timely billing..
• Schedules and coordinates meetings between the individual/family to ensure proper benefit coverage as needed for the identified services.
• Reviews benefit and entitlements of the individual to ensure proper benefits are in place to access and maintain selected services.
• Assists individuals/family in completing any documentation needed to access and maintain the appropriate benefits and entitlements.
• When necessary, accompanies individual/family to local Medicaid office to submit any required documentation needed to access the appropriate benefits required for receiving the identified service.
• Works with the local Medicaid office to resolve any benefit coverage problems impeding receipt of the identified services.
• Other duties may be assigned

_ SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES_

There are no direct supervisory responsibilities connected with this position however, the Entitlements Coordinator may be asked to assist in training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work as is applicable to his or her position.

Qualifications

• A Bachelors degree in either education, social work or psychology or 4 to 10 years of related experience is required.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, with particularly strong skills in Excel.
• An understanding of Medicaid eligibility.
• A general knowledge of Social Security benefits.

Additional Information

_ Benefits_

• Free Medical Insurance at No Cost to You!(Single & Family plans)
• Paid Training
• Paid time off (sick, personal & vacation)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Savings account
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 403(b) match
• Life insurance
• Employee discount
• Referral program

AHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, partnership status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, genetic information, or unemployment or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.