Comunilife Inc. is looking for a Benefits and Entitlement Specialist for its Bronx Residence. The La Central Benefit Entitlement Specialist is responsible for ensuring clients have and maintain entitlements Benefits that may be needed include: Public Assistance, Medicaid, Food Stamps, Social Security Supplement Income/ Disability Insurance, Veteran’s Benefits and related support. This position is eligible for Comunilife's generous benefits and paid time off package and it is salaried up to $55,000 a year. The program sites are located in the Bronx and Brooklyn boroughs. Travel within those locations will be required.

Essential functions

Conduct needs assessments Schedule appointments Assist clients in acquiring and locating necessary documentation Accompany clients on appointments, providing advocacy and referrals, and assisting clients through the application process Work collaboratively in an inter-disciplinary team to ensure comprehensive, client-centered services are delivered and documented