Saint Dominic's Family Services · 9 hours ago
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENT SPECIALIST
Rockland, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$62K/yr - $65K/yr
2+ years expSaint Dominic's Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and they are seeking a Benefits and Entitlement Specialist. This role is responsible for managing client public benefits, ensuring compliance, and supporting client stability through accurate benefit determinations.
Health CareMental HealthNon ProfitTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Manage the full lifecycle of client public benefits, including initial intake, ongoing maintenance, and recertification for Medicaid, Social Security, SNAP, and HEAP
Track, submit, and follow up on all time-sensitive documentation to ensure uninterrupted client benefits
Monitor benefit eligibility status and proactively address issues that could impact coverage or funding
Maintain accurate and auditable records related to benefits, renewals, and correspondence with State and local agencies
Coordinate with Revenue Support Offices, Medicaid, Social Security Administration, OTDA, DSS, and other external entities to resolve benefit-related issues
Ensure proper notification and documentation related to congregate care placement and changes in client status
Support fiscal integrity by ensuring benefits are maximized appropriately and aligned with regulatory requirements
Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing public benefits and entitlements
Escalate complex or high-risk benefit issues to the Senior Accountant in a timely manner
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree with relevant experience required
Working knowledge of Medicaid, Social Security, SNAP, and public benefit eligibility processes
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively
Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
Regular verbal and written communication required
Occasional lifting and/or moving of materials up to 25 pounds
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with public benefits or entitlements in a social services, healthcare, or human services setting preferred
Company
Saint Dominic's Family Services
Saint Dominic's Family Services provides foster care, mental health programs, therapeutic education, and services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James P. Crisci, CPA
Chief Financial Officer | Executive Vice President │ Financial Leadership │ Board Communications
Recent News
2025-04-15
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