Benefits Specialist

Senior Program Organizer/Benefits Assistance Specialist: Cooper Square Committee, a pioneering tenant rights organization, seeks a Part Time Benefits Specialist (18 hours per week/2 days) for a Neighborhood NORC in the East Village. The Program involves helping older adults understand, apply for, and access public and private benefits like Medicare, Social Security, housing, and healthcare assistance. The role involves counseling clients, coordinating services, managing cases, and advocating for them in matters such as appeals and eligibility determination. This job includes some administrative duties like record-keeping, outreach, and connecting seniors with community resources.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or a related field preferred. Minimum 2 years of case management experience in conducting needs assessments, and providing direct client services or experience in related fields; previous experience with DFTA and DHS, emergency response, Elder Abuse, or Aging programs, is highly preferred; familiarity with federally funded programs such as TANF, SNAP, Section 8, Medicaid and city funded programs such as SCRIE and DRIE strongly preferred.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or multilingual skills highly preferred. interviewing, documentation and case reporting skills required. Proficiency in case management databases or ability to learn quickly is necessary. We use Civi CRM currently but will be transitioning to Sales Force for Nonprofits. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workplace and Zoom needed.

The position will involve reporting to the Director of the Neighborhood NORC Program, and assisting with the following:

Organizing Senior Workshops: Assist the Senior Program Director with planning and promoting at least 6 workshops per year focused on senior health and wellness issues, inviting guest speakers who specialize in various topics such as life planning documents, medication safety, falls prevention, healthy aging, caregiving, household budgeting, and more.

Community outreach: Assist with outreach and education to older adults, service providers, and the community.

Salary: $30,000 - $33,000 per year based on experience. Year end bonus.
Option of enrolling in 401k plan as well as a flexible spending account (FSA).
Paid time off and flexible hours.
There is potential for this to become a full time position subject to funding.

Email Steveh@coopersquare.org to apply. Send cover letter and resume.