Colorado Coalition for the Homeless · 1 month ago
Eligibility Representative- 10752
Las Animas, CO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is dedicated to preventing homelessness and providing solutions for at-risk individuals and families. The Eligibility Representative will assess benefits needs, assist clients with paperwork, and help them access various public assistance programs.
Health CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Conducts initial benefits assessment of new residents to determine needs (i.e., food stamps, housing, Social Security, unemployment)
Applies regulations and work procedures to verify and determine benefits and eligibility for public assistance programs and referrals for social services
Helps clients understand and fill out forms and processes required paperwork
Assists residents with ongoing benefits related care needs
Evaluates residents benefit needs through regular contact
Provides transportation for clients as necessary for benefit-related appointments
Ensure timely & accurate use of all company systems as required while maintaining complete up-to-date records and any future upgrades as directed
Performs other job duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Valid driver's license required
Understanding of issues related to homelessness including common physical & mental health conditions, recovery-oriented, evidence-based interventions, complexities within provided services, and trauma-informed care
Collaborates cross-departmentally with Coalition staff to grow & contribute to the success of program objectives, culture, & a positive working environment
Ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships that motivate, guide, and/or reinforce the performance of others toward goal accomplishments
Approaches tasks with thoroughness and consistency and holds value for precision and thoughtful review of work to ensure strong outcomes
Must be able to communicate information clearly and effectively through multiple mediums to diverse audiences
Must be able to remain calm, think clearly, and apply sound judgement in high-pressure situations
Must be able to access and interpret information from computer screens and printed materials
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling or similar field
Benefits
Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents.
Choice of dental insurance or discount plan.
Vision insurance.
Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses.
Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage.
Employee Assistance Program, a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members.
Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting.
Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year.
Company
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for families and individuals experiencing or at-risk of homelessness throughout Colorado.
Founded in 1984
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Caring for Denver Foundation
2022-12-14Grant
2021-11-19Grant
Leadership Team
Pete Stoller
Chief Financial Officer
Cathy Alderman (She/Her)
Chief Communications and Public Policy Officer
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