(1072) Consumer Benefits Specialist – Regional

The job duties of the Consumer Benefits Specialist include 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.

Position will serve in a regional capacity supporting multiple locations. Work closely with referral vendors as primary referral contact.

Location: Seguin, Gonzales and Lockhart, TX

Hourly Salary Range: $21.46 – $26.21

Differential Detail:

• Up to $2.00/hour – previous experience with a community center in a similar role
• $1.00/hour – Career ladder specialty
• .75/hour – Bilingual
• $1.00/hour – Tenure with BTCS

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

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