(835) Consumer Benefits Specialist

The  Consumer Benefits Specialist provides consumers with assistance in determining eligibility for, access to and maintenance of Medicaid benefits & entitlements and meets  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.

The Consumer Benefits Specialist also provides community referrals, and representation during administrative law judge hearings in a court setting and meets 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, Tand ANF, Medicare prescription extra help applications. Serve as presenter and/or designee on trainings across programs and departments.

The consumer benefits specialist  will serve in a regional capacity supporting multiple locations that will include Bastrop, Fayette, and Lee and work closely with referral vendors as primary referral contact.

Location: LaGrange, TX

Hourly Salary Range: $21.46 – $26.21

Differential Detail: 

• $1.00/hour – Tenure with BTCS
• Up to $2.00/hour – Prior Community Center Experience
• $1.00/hour – Career Ladder Specialty
• .75/hour – Bilingual

Join our dynamic and enthusiastic Team dedicated to continuously improving the health and independence of the persons we serve.  

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