Entitlements Specialist/Social Services Worker

Position: Entitlements Specialist/Social Services Worker

Reports to: Director of Social and Family Services

Hours of Work: 40 Hours Per Week

General Duties:

  • Responsible for ensuring that all IAHD consumers are
    properly
    supported in securing required Medicaid, Medicare and social security
  • Secure all of required paperwork that is entitlement
    related and submit such to the billing office
  • Work closely with the billing office in ensuring that
    unpaid bills and remittance statements are followed up on.
  • Work with OMRDD, Revenue Support Office and NYCRO to ensure
    the all consumers are properly enrolled in the right program codes
  • Conduct remittance statement analysis and recommend and
    take appropriate corrective actions
  • Escort parents and consumers to Medicaid, Social Security
    Administration office as needed.
  • Work closely with all stakeholders including the DDSO,
    NYCRO, parents, other providers in ensuring that benefits are well managed
  • Research all issues related to benefits and offer solutions
  • Provide family and social services support to the Director
    of Social and Family Services in the area of outreach, casework, family
    support, MSC and records

Educational Requirements:

A Bachelors Degree from an Accredited College or University in a social
science or administrative area and a minimum of three years experience
with people with developmental disability. Knowledge of government
(CMS) and private benefits. Masters Degree preferred with one year experience

Desired Skills:

  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • High energy and the willingness to work as a team player


Application Process:

Please submit cover letter and resume, in word format to careers: (careers@iahdny.org).
Please reference “Job title in subjet line”.