Benefits Assistor/Enrollment Specialist

Springfield, Vermont

5 days ago

Job Description

**Join Our Compassionate Team **

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Are you a dedicated and caring individual with a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of older adults and/or people with disabilities? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you to join our growing and compassionate team in Springfield, VT!

At Senior Solutions (Area Agency on Aging in Southeastern Vermont), we are seeking a Benefits Assistor to educate, coordinate and enroll older adults and/or people with disabilities in public benefits they qualify for. This may include health coverage, food assistance, and other essential support programs.

Essential Functions of the position include:

Obtain and maintain Benefit Assistor certification through the Vermont Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA) – training sessions for this certification will be paid
Provide education, enrollment assistance, and health insurance navigation for Medicaid and other Vermont Health Connect programs to Senior Solutions’ clients
Provide education, application assistance, and outreach for hunger relief programs such as 3SquaresVT (SNAP), Farm to Family Coupons, and Crop Cash
Meet with households in a variety of settings outside the office, including their homes and other community locations
Travel as needed within Windsor and Windham counties to meet with clients
Work collaboratively with Vermont 211, the Vermont Community Action Partnership, and other organizations providing Benefit Assistor services to maintain consistent data collection, reporting, and overall quality of service
Maintain accurate and timely case documentation in accordance with Senior Solutions policies and grant requirements

Requirements:

Degree in social work, human services, psychology, sociology, or a related field preferred. A combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for a degree.
Experience in case management, social services, or a related human services field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Eligible to obtain and maintain Benefit Assistor certification through the Vermont Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Knowledge of community resources and counseling/social work practices with high-risk populations
Understanding of poverty, fair housing, and Vermont landlord/tenant law
Effective verbal and written communication skills; bilingual abilities are a plus
Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate documentation while protecting confidential information
Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard computer/database applications
Ability to interact effectively with a diverse population, including landlords and other social service providers
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
Strong interest in and commitment to the needs of individuals and families with low income
Valid driver's license, favorable driving record results, access to dependable transportation, and a willingness to travel within Senior Solutions service area

If you have a passion for working with seniors or adults with disabilities, then you will fit right in! We are always looking for team members who are driven to quickly learn new skills about all aspects of the benefits and services available to aging Vermonters. We offer paid time off and a full-benefit package. Starting pay for this position is $22.00 - $24.00 depending on experience.

Senior Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to recruit a broad pool of candidates for open positions, and to hire and promote qualified individuals whose personal experiences, characteristics, and talents reasonably reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our equal employment opportunities apply to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Springfield, Vermont
Website	https://www.seniorsolutionsvt.org/about/careers/

Skills

Case Managementunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Community and Social Servicesunmatched
Data Collectionunmatched
Diversityunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
Legalunmatched
Medicaidunmatched
Multilingualunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Psychologyunmatched
QoS (Quality of Service)unmatched
Riskunmatched
SNAPunmatched
Social Workunmatched
Sociologyunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched

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