Entitlement Coordinator

The Entitlement Coordinator is an important member of the Entitlements unit within the Accounting department; with responsibilities for overseeing and maintaining government entitlements and benefits for persons supported by NYSARC Inc.-Nassau County Chapter, and its Affiliates (“Agency”).

The Entitlements Coordinator operates under the guidance of the Assistant Director-Entitlement and must be a detailed oriented and be able to effectively multi-task and work well across functional areas. These skills are required to ensure no disruption in client benefits and the agency’s ability to receive funding for services provided.

The Entitlement Coordinator embraces diversity in all its forms and strives to create an inclusive, welcoming environment where every individual feels valued. They demonstrate cultural awareness and actively support a culture of equity and inclusion

Primary duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Establish and maintain cohesive working relationships with agency staff, people supported, families and advocates.
• Facilitate Medicaid/ SNAP enrollment and recertifications, updates and Social Security Administration (“SSA”)-Representative Payee applications.
• Gather and maintain necessary documentation and communication with the SSA, Medicaid, VA, Civil Service, NYS OPWDD, Trust Services and other applicable sources of benefits; including supporting any SSA Representative Payee audits.
• Facilitate Medicare Part D enrollment, plan changes, and tracking.
• Obtain documentation as needed from Physicians, Attorneys, and Clinicians to maintain and secure benefits for people supported.
• Advise agency staff of Medicaid/ SSI/ Resource and wage requirements to sustain benefits.
• Benefit and Resource Advisement as needed for persons who work or require resource protection.
• Attend seminars, training sessions, and courses to update and enhance skills.
• Other relevant duties as assigned by the direct supervisor or other department directors, including but not limited to acting as back-up support for other department positions when required.

Education and/ or experience required:

• Bachelors Degree AND
• Current knowledge of Medicaid/ SSA regulations.
• Considered a Plus:
• 2 years, experience with NYS OPWDD funded agency or similar service providers.

Skills, Licenses and/ or competencies required:

• Good skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel and Word required.
• Good professional written and oral communication skills – ability to relate and clearly communicate with other departments.
• Professional abilities to pay attention to detail. Ability to initiate projects, prioritize and complete tasks on a timely basis with minimal supervision.
• Strong work ethic exhibiting a sense of urgency in completion of tasks, willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and occasional weekend work.

            There are no physical requirements for this position.