Public Benefit Specialist

The Public Benefit Specialist will be responsible for providing Public Benefit application assistance to the Refugee Support Services clients and will be responsible for determining clients’ eligibility for assistance by obtaining documentation required.

Assess Refugee Support Services clients’ eligibility for public benefits.
• Assist refugee clients in applying for Medicaid, SNAP and TANF.
• Liaise with internal case workers and external welfare agency employees to facilitate benefits application process.
• Explain program requirements, application procedures and verification needs to clients and answer questions regarding the public benefits application process.
• Attend Office of New Americans’ Monthly Case Manager meetings and attend any meetings/trainings required by supervisors or funders.
• Ensure all services provided are properly recorded and documented in case management database.

Job Requirements:

• Associate's degree preferred. Will accept 2 years experience working with refugees in lieu of degree,
• Previous experience working in a non-profit, government setting preferred.
• Experience working with immigrants and refugee who have limited English proficiency preferred.

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Internal Applicants:

Please be advised that current employees applying to open positions within the Agency are required to fill out an Agency Internal Job Application Form which is available for download to all employees on HR's public folders in Outlook. Please forward the completed form to HR via email to the agency email address indicated at the end of the application form.

Agency Mission:

In response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities, as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, serves the poor and marginalized and advocates for their needs in order to promote the inherent dignity and worth of all people without regard to race, religion, or culture.

Benefits:

CCAN offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package for employees, with an 80/20% cost split between employers (80) and employees (20). CCAN is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.

Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.