Entitlements Specialist Shelter- Ana's Place, 4380 Bronx Blvd, Bronx, New York, United States of America Req #1077 Monday, May 20, 2024 Title: Entitlement Specialist Program: Ana’s Place Salary Range: $35,000/yr Program Description: Ana’s Place is a 108 bed 24/7 emergency shelter for homeless men diagnosed with mental illness and/or substance abuse. Our comprehensive services include case management, individual and group counseling, recreational activities, and housing placement assistance. Additionally, psychiatric services are provided Monday through Friday, staffed by a psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, and a licensed practical nurse. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential duties of theEntitlement Specialistinclude, but are not limited to, the following activities: + Regular advocacy and maintenance of resident entitlements benefits to ensure effective residential and treatment coverage (including Social Security and Social Security Disability Level II; Public Assistance Level II; Veterans benefits; Medicaid; Medicare; HMO insurance). Active problem-prevention and problem-solving measures with residents and clinical team. + Responsible for assessing clients for all entitlements programs they may be eligible for + Assist clients in securing documents required for entitlements applications + Maintain an up-to-date resource manual on changes in eligibility and documentation requirements for the various entitlement programs. + Ongoing monitoring of entitlements correspondence and record keeping. + Off-site advocacy and collateral contact with entitlements representatives and local pharmacies. + Regular contact with administrative office to ensure payment of residential costs and effective distribution of weekly/ daily/ monthly Personal Needs Allowance. + Management of weekly transportation budget for clinical staff and Reduced Fare Metro Card Application for residents. + Conduct money management groups and provide individualized assistance to residents around budgeting skills. + Participate in weekly staff meetings to coordinate services. + Work closely with Case Management team and Clinical Director to manage resident entitlement issues + Provide additional administrative support as needed. Qualifications: + High School Diploma or GED required + Proficiency in Windows-based software (Word & Excel) and use of electronic case management & restorative services software preferred. All newly hired Project Renewal staff must provide verification of being fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Other details + Pay Type Hourly + Min Hiring Rate $35,000.00 + Max Hiring Rate $35,000.00 + Required Education High School + Shelter- Ana's Place, 4380 Bronx Blvd, Bronx, New York, United States of America <