Bluebonnet Trails Community Services ยท 3 months ago
(1072) Consumer Benefits Specialist, Regional
Lockhart, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$21.46/hr - $26.21/hrBluebonnet Trails Community Services is dedicated to improving the health and independence of the persons they serve. The Consumer Benefits Specialist provides assistance to consumers in determining eligibility for Medicaid benefits, aids in the SSI/SSDI application process, and offers community referrals and representation during administrative hearings.
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Responsibilities
Providing consumers with assistance in determining eligibility for, access to & maintenance of Medicaid benefits & entitlements
Meeting with consumers to aid assistance with SSI/SSDI program application process and follow-up, to include referrals to vendors for assistance with benefits, initial applications, administrative law judge hearings, claims, and appeals
Provides community referrals, representation during administrative law judge hearings in a court setting
Meet with consumers to provide benefit renewal assistance with the application process and maintenance of eligibility for Medicaid programs such as QMB, MQMB and various Medicaid waivers
Make necessary social service referrals within the community based on consumer needs such as food stamps, TANF, Medicare prescription extra help applications
Serve as presenter and/or designee on benefits training across programs and departments
Work closely with referral vendors as primary referral contact
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Services field
If degree is not in Human Services, a minimum of 24 credits in a human services field
Applicable experience may substitute for Bachelor's degree
Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security applications
Experience working with persons with disabilities in a healthcare or rehab setting
Strong computer and communication skills
Ability to work as a member of a team to support the overall benefits needs of persons served
Must have a valid Texas driver's license and maintain approved driver's status throughout employment
Benefits
Excellent benefits package
Generous leave accruals
Company
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services offers crisis services, counseling, medication management, and employment services.
Founded in 1997
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jenny Lopez
certified family partner
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