Public Benefit Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Join the GLSS Team and make a difference every day!

GLSS is looking for talented and caring individuals to join our team. Benefits : GLSS embraces the need for our Employees to have work-life balance and offers a generous benefits package that starts on your date of hire! Depending on your scheduled hours of work you may be eligible for :

• Hybrid work schedule
• Medical and Dental insurance
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Healthcare reimbursement & dependent care assistance
• 12 paid holidays each year
• 15 sick days per year
• 2+ weeks of vacation starting year 1 and increasing with your years of service
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan with an Agency match
• Agency paid life insurance
• Agency paid long term disability (LTD)
• Tuition Assistance after one year of employment
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program to assist you in dealing with life challenges
• Employee referral bonuses of up to $1,000
• Travel Assistance Program - Free
• Life Planning Services - Free
• Optional benefits including Vision, Pet Insurance, Whole Life Insurance for you and your family members, Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance

Position Overview : Public Benefits Specialist is responsible for assessing consumers' eligibility for various community resources / programs and assisting consumers with securing benefits by explaining requirements, gathering necessary documentation, and advocating on behalf of the consumers when needed.

Position Responsibilities : This position will complete applications or guide consumers through the application process for programs such as MassHealth, Food Stamps and Utility Discounts. Provide ongoing support, coach consumers on managing their benefits, and answer questions about eligibility and benefits. Assist with Case Management on Duty coverage and other general administrative and clerical functions as assigned by a Program Manager or Supervisor.

Qualifications

Hours : Part Time- 25 hours Monday through Friday

Pay : Starting pay range $20.50-$21.00 an hour