Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. · 21 hours ago
Benefits Specialist
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$26.23/hr - $26.23/hr
1+ years expSamaritan Daytop Village, Inc. is a nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency serving over 33,000 New Yorkers annually. The Benefits Specialist role involves assisting clients with Public Assistant Benefits, troubleshooting eligibility issues, and maintaining client records to support the agency's mission.
Health CareMental HealthNon ProfitSocial Impact
Responsibilities
Assesses client’s need for Public Assistant Benefits and refers those that are eligible
Maintains and tracks out-of-city client files for recertification
Troubleshoots and resolves problems regarding client eligibility for Public Assistant Benefits
Prepares and submits weekly census reports of clients’ benefits
Escorts clients to Public Assistant Benefits
Files all information relating to Public Assistance in client folders
Checks client’s ID and assists clients in obtaining ID
Utilizes Welfare Management System (WMS) for inputting, gathering, and retrieving information
Assists clients in filling out City, State, and Federal applications for ID and benefits
Assists clients with Fair hearing
Attends all HRA and DHS training for client’s benefits
Maintains updated information on all changes in clients’ benefits
Assists clients with completing Public Assistance applications and re-certifications
Refers clients to community-based agencies for INS problems
Maintains detailed process notes on clients in CARES System
Collaborates with Housing Specialists concerning clients' LINC Vouchers
Qualification
Required
Associates Degree in Human Services or a related field
At least One (1) year of comparable experience working with the NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) or other similar city-operated organization
Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Company
Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.
For more than 60 years, Samaritan Daytop Village has been improving the quality of life for New Yorkers facing adversity.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Camille Plummer
Human Resources Business Partner
Jeff Prevet
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2025-09-03
EIN Presswire
2025-08-08
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