The NY Entitlement Specialist is responsible for maintaining strong relationships with Program Staff, Finance, and Guardians to apply for and manage benefits for our New York program. This role involves working closely with Federal and State agencies to secure benefits for individuals in residential and ISS programs.

The ideal candidate will perform a variety of administrative duties to ensure timely application and renewal of benefits such as Medicaid, SNAP, and Social Security, while maintaining effective communication with all stakeholders.

The Center for Family Support (CFS) mission is to provide support and assistance to individuals with developmental and related disabilities. We are the first agency in New York to achieve the Council on Quality and Leadership Certification (CQL). By achieving this certification it shows our commitment and dedication to creating services that enhance and improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.

Our industry-leading benefits include:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

• Advocate for and maintain residents’ entitlement benefits including Social Security(SSDI, DAC, Disability,…), Supplemental Security income(SSI)Veterans benefits, Medicaid, Medicare, and HMO insurance
• Collaborate with the intake team to assess client eligibility for entitlement programs
• Work with program staff to gather required documentation for applications
• Monitor entitlement correspondence and maintain accurate records
• Provide administrative support as needed

• Associate degree preferred
• 2+ years of experience with benefits and entitlements is required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Access, Teams)

The Center for Family Support provides equal employment opportunities to all. We celebrate the wonderful qualities that make each of us unique and greatly value how they enrich the work we do. If you want to work with a caring group of people making a difference in the lives of the people we serve, apply today!