Odyssey House · 1 day ago
Administrative Assistant/Entitlements Specialist
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$40K/yr - $50K/yr
2+ years expOdyssey House is a nonprofit organization focused on helping individuals overcome addiction and rebuild their lives. They are seeking an Administrative Assistant/Entitlements Specialist to manage resident applications, coordinate benefits, and maintain essential documentation to support residents in receiving appropriate services.
Addiction TreatmentHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMental HealthProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Receive resident applications, schedule interviews, provide admission response and coordinate all admissions
Interview new inductees for SSI/SSD eligibility; fill out applications/requests for benefits; if needed obtain interim PA/Medicaid
Prepare daily census, weekly/monthly reports; forward to appropriate government offices
Maintain tax credit files on tenants
Coordinate and ensure appropriate escort/advocacy for benefit court hearings for residents and other related hearings, meetings, etc
Coordinate medical documentation of resident impairment
Submit copies of Medicaid cards to collaterals, clinics, hospitals, etc. as needed
Maintain files on resident identification and other pertinent materials affecting entitlement
Submit billing on resident’s fees to appropriate program participants
Perform as bursar and distribute monthly resident PNA
Maintain and update accounts on all active cases
Educate residents regarding entitlements. Work closely with resident’s case manager to facilitate successful discharge planning
Coordinate referral for all entitlements at time of discharge (i.e., SSI/SSD, Medicaid, Food Stamps) to ensure smooth transition to new address or program
Organize and maintain all tax credit documentation
Maintain minutes for staff meetings, case conferences, community meetings, etc
Track and distribute employee paychecks
Attend regular scheduled staff meetings
Attend all required in-service training seminars
Meet monthly for supervision with Clinical Supervisor
Other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or High School/G.E.D with two (2) years experience in the social service field
Must have some administrative, clerical and accounting experience
Must be knowledgeable in the area of third-party reimbursement systems (SSI, PA, Food Stamps and other insurance and benefits)
Must be computer literate including knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Must demonstrate excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and organizational skills
Company
Odyssey House
Odyssey House Inc. is a social service & health care agency that deals overcome drug and alcohol abuse, improve physical and mental health.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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