Benefits Access Project Manager
Benefits Access Project Manager
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Position Summary
The Benefits Access Project Manager is a dynamic seasoned and innovative leader. This position plays an essential role in enhancing the services provided by the Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity (CEO) BenePhilly program which maximizes the number of Philadelphians that receive the public benefits they are eligible for including medical care food assistance utility assistance programs and property tax relief. CEO launched the BenePhilly program in 2013 and with our partners submitted 6300 applications for public benefits in 2024 and enrolled households in benefits valued at more than $8 million. This program is housed in the Policy & Programs unit at CEO and works collaboratively with other units to reach Philly households. The Benefits Access Project Manager is an integral part of the Citys Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity (CEO) an agency within the Office of the Mayor of Philadelphia that directly supports the Mayors goal of economic opportunity for all. CEOs mission is to advance economic justice through racial equity to increase mobility out of poverty and to ensure that all Philadelphians can share in the benefits of economic growth. CEO invests federal Community Services Block Grant funding and other resources to support this work. The Executive Director of CEO oversees the development and implementation of CEOs economic justice and racial equity agenda.
CEOs Strategic Framework and Policy Agenda
The Benefits Access Project Manager advances CEOs strategy to support and lead programs that provide opportunities for household stability and economic mobility as well as helps advance CEOs Policy Agenda that calls for solutions to poverty inequality and lack of opportunity.
Essential Functions
- Establish and oversee deployment of Benefits Access Specialists within CEOs benefits mobile unit to satellite locations as well as coordinate with the Benefits Access Director in managing deployment of specialists from BenePhilly community partner sites to meet community partner requests and need.
- Play a key role in supporting staff and partnered sites to ensure they have the resources needed to serve clients.
- Act as a liaison to partnered site locations.
- Managing referrals and inquiries submitted through the BenePhilly website and BAU phone line.
- Build and maintain relationships with other City agencies and organizations in the community to meet community needs.
- Work with other members of the team to ensure proper tracking of activities and that procedures for reporting data are followed.
- Provide Benefits Specialists services to clients and of pilot program relations including screening and application assistance for the Benephilly benefits suite.
- Other duties may be assigned including but not limited to providing programmatic support training and technical assistance to CEO and Benephilly Benefit Access Specialists and support to the Benefits Access Director.
- Other duties as assigned
Competencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Commitment to achieving the goals of CEO a strong understanding of effective direct services to individuals and families.
- Must have at least 35 years working in social service or related field.
- Experience working in lowresource communities.
- Program design and development experience.
- Demonstrated history of innovation in the workplace.
- Experience working with data and reporting.
- The ability to work alone and in a team setting.
- Ability to work across cultures in a diverse work environment.
- Effective management capabilities including ability to manage remotely.
- Excellent oral and written communication critical thinking and problemsolving skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- The ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
- The ability to work nontraditional work hours including nights and weekends are essential.
Qualifications :
- Must have valid PA drivers license.
- 5 years of experience working directly with clients to submit applications for public benefits.
- Bilingual is preferred but not required.
Additional Information :
TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.
Salary Range: $65000 $70000
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- Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTAs Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses subways trolleys and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
- Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
- We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
- Employees receive paid vacation sick leave and holidays
- Generous retirement savings options are available
- Pay off your student loans faster As a qualifying employer City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
- Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10 to 40 on your educational expenses extending not only to City employees but in some cases spouse and dependents too!
Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial wellbeing and personal growth!
*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire
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