Public Benefits Coordinator Woburn Community Justice Support Center
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Job Location:
Woburn, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 24 - 24
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Come take part in this exciting criminal justice focused this role you will have the integral responsibility of ensuring that our individuals have successfully applied and gained access to affordable state benefits such as SNAP and Social Security Disability Income (SSDI).
What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference in the lives of others...
Conduct intake interviews with Support Center clients to ascertain essential needs such as housing food healthcare and personal finance.
Receive information from actuarial risk/needs assessment tools to assist in determining client essential needs.
Within a Counselor Designated Organization (CDO) be or become a Certified Application Coordinator to submit electronic benefits applications to MassHealth.
Under the auspices of the vendor organization access DTA Connect to submit electronic benefits applications to SNAP for the client.
Have a mastery of eligibility requirements for SSI and SSDI and support eligible clients in their application for SSI or SSDI benefits.
Have a mastery of eligibility requirements for veterans benefits and support eligible clients in their application for such benefits.
Engage in continuing outreach to state agencies to develop the latest information about benefits programs.
Engage in community outreach as needed to develop leads on benefit programs whether public or private to address unmet essential needs of clients.
Cross train in actuarial assessment tools for risk/need treatment planning and contingency management protocols as needed.
Assist with urine collection; follow and maintain Chain of Custody
Assist with breath alcohol testing; follow breath alcohol testing protocol
Important Health and Wellness Benefits Begin on your First Day of Employment
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance
Eye-Med Vision Benefits
Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Parental Leave
Generous Paid Time Off
35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days 12 Holidays includes Juneteenth and 8 Sick Days)
Additional Benefits
Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
Opportunities for Tuition Assistance
Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
Mileage Reimbursement
Extensive Training Program
Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEUs for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC LMFT LADC CARC LCSW and LICSW)
Supervision for Licensure and Specializations
Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings
Opportunities for Certification in Evidence-Based Practices
Qualifications/Credentials
- Associates Degree in Human Services related field required
- At least one year of experience engaging in case management activities
- Strong Computer Skills
- Valid MA drivers license acceptable driving record reliable transportation and proof of insurance
- Acceptable background record check as required by program
Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias discrimination or harassment of any kind and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race ethnicity religion sex pregnancy national origin age physical and mental disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information military and veteran status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Intake Experience
- Mediation Experience
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer Support
- Case Management
- Medical Terminology
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Child Protective Services
- Social Work
- Word Processing
About Company
We support individuals, families, and the community with our continuum of care with integrated, culturally competent behavioral health, substance use recovery, and rehabilitative justice services.
