Benefits Advocate

hace 2 semanas


Arroyo, Puerto Rico Community Housing Innovations A tiempo completo
Job Title: Benefits Advocate

Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. We are seeking a Benefits Advocate to join our team.

Job Summary

The Benefits Advocate will be responsible for identifying social service and government benefits that may be available to shelter clients. The successful candidate will help clients determine eligibility and guide them through the application process.

Key Responsibilities
  • Document all benefits clients are entitled to and steps that should be taken to apply for benefits.
  • Provide benefits counseling and technical assistance to clients.
  • Establish and maintain contacts with government agencies and community-based providers as resources for clients.
  • Maintain accurate client records and timely updates to case notes as required.
  • Track client applications and outcomes.
  • Advocate for clients as necessary during benefit application process.
  • Accompany clients to appointments if necessary.
  • Develop and deliver in-service training to other program employees concerning available benefits and entitlements, including eligibility criteria.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelors degree in Human Services or related field preferred.
  • Minimum of two years experience as a benefit or entitlement specialist in a shelter setting (or similar job with working knowledge of NYC benefits) is required.
  • Four or more years of experience can be used to override the education requirement.
What We Offer
  • Generous Paid time off.
  • Personal and Sick Days.
  • Health insurance and health reimbursement account.
  • Dental and vision plans.
  • Flexible spending account.
  • AFLAC supplemental insurance.
  • Dependent Care Spending Account.
  • Commuter Transit and Parking Account.
  • Working Advantage- Employee Perks.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Life insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Monthly trainings and career development plans.

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