Benefits Counselor
2 weeks ago
Position: Benefits Counselor – Queens
Supervised by: Senior Benefits Counselor
Number of employees directly supervised: None
Salary: $50,000
Office: 80-02 Kew Gardens Rd, Kew Gardens, NY 11415
About CIDNY
The Center for Independence of the Disabled in New York (CIDNY) is a leading organization serving and representing people with all disabilities in New York City. CIDNY's mission is the removal of barriers to full integration of people with disabilities. CIDNY helps people with disabilities to gain the skills and obtain the services they need to live independently in the community and advocates for fair and effective policies that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. CIDNY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The majority of CIDNY’s staff are people with disabilities who are dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities.
Basic Function
· The Benefits Counselor will assist consumers with a comprehensive intake, assessment of needs, benefits screening, information, and referrals, and ensure appropriate follow-up of services. In addition, consumers will have the opportunity to develop an independent living plan that documents their goals, steps to achieve them, services that will support them in seeking their goals, and outcomes. The benefits counselor will assist individuals in knowing their rights and understanding how to self-advocate. The counselor will engage in advocacy together with and on behalf of consumers, including representation in hearings and appeals. This position is currently hybrid but will be based at our Queens office.
Duties and Responsibilities
● Conduct comprehensive intake and assessment relevant to consumer needs including a full benefits review: explain eligibility rules, assist with enrollment and/or recertification, and assist with the appeal process.
● Follow-up with information to consumers about their options for services, service provision applications and rules, and provide appropriate referrals.
● Collaborate with consumers to create plans of service and periodically review the plan for adjustments.
● Provide peer counseling services.
● Identify and work directly or indirectly with individuals who need services to avoid institutional placement or to transition from institutions to the community.
● Stay current on benefits and services available to consumers.
● Ensure all client data and service provision details are current and accurate and that they are documented in a timely manner into CIDNY’s and the contracted provider’s databases.
● Comply with all confidentiality and HIPAA requirements.
● Complete all required paperwork for consumer files as per agency policy.
● Assist consumers in development and exercise of self-advocacy skills and independent living skills building through active involvement in the achievement of service goals.
● Act as a liaison and/or advocate with other service or benefits providers for consumers.
● Contribute, as needed, to the organization’s systems-based advocacy programs by communicating observed barriers/successes related to benefits and services available to people with disabilities, participate in selected advocacy activities and/or identify consumers who are representative of certain systems-based advocacy issues.
● Participate in community outreaches, presentations, and workshops, as assigned.
● Attend agency’s in-service training and unit meetings, as well as any other agency-related activities and off-site training.
● Perform other program-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
● BA or BS degree with at least 2 years of experience with benefits counseling, or AA degree with at least 5 years of experience in benefits counseling.
● Multilingual preferred.
● Understanding or experience with disability-related issues.
● Excellent advocacy, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills required.
● In addition, the ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.
● Must be computer literate in basic Microsoft Programs and have the ability to learn new applications and database systems quickly, knowledge of Salesforce a plus.
● Respectful and comfortable with people from different backgrounds.
● Ability to travel
● Proof of COVID-19 vaccine and booster is required.
How to Apply
· Please send a thoughtful cover letter and resume to Ramon Santos, Director of Consumer Services. Please use the job title as the email header. The cover letter should include your work history and other relevant life experience, and it should clarify what transferable skills you bring to the posted job description. No application will be considered without this cover letter.
Other Information
· We conform to all laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.
Company DescriptionCIDNY:
The Center for Independence of the Disabled in New York (CIDNY) is the leading organization serving and representing people with disabilities in New York City. CIDNY's mission is the removal of barriers to full integration of people with disabilities. CIDNY helps people with disabilities to gain the skills and obtain the services they need to live independently in the community and advocates for fair and effective policies that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. CIDNY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Company DescriptionCIDNY:\r
The Center for Independence of the Disabled in New York (CIDNY) is the leading organization serving and representing people with disabilities in New York City. CIDNY's mission is the removal of barriers to full integration of people with disabilities. CIDNY helps people with disabilities to gain the skills and obtain the services they need to live independently in the community and advocates for fair and effective policies that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. CIDNY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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