Description

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating outreach plans to build local partnerships and recruit clients
• Learn online benefits screening software and screen clients for eligibility
• Manage the client enrollment process, including assisting with paperwork, checking clients’ documents in accordance with program and government regulations and guidelines, and following up with client at regular intervals to overcome barriers to enrollment.
• Liaise with nonprofit and government partners to provide additional resources for clients.
• Keep accurate, organized records and submit in a timely manner
• Learn basic personal financial management techniques and assist with presenting financial education workshops.

Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of work experience
• Experience with Food Stamps enrollment and screening
• Knowledge of public health coverage
• Passion for assisting lower-income families become economically stable
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Bilingual English / Spanish
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Good computer skills

Schedule and Location: This full-time Asset /Benefits Specialist will work 40 hours per week (mostly Monday through Friday, though occasional Saturdays will be needed). From January through April: Monday through Thursday (afternoons and evenings) and Saturdays. This position is located in the Bronx.

Compensation: Compensation is up to $30,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications), plus paid vacation time and access to medical and dental coverage.