We have an exciting opportunity to bring onboard a HIV Benefits Specialist to join our Pomona team!

Responsibilities:

• Conduct intakes and benefits screenings, assessments, complete service plans, and required documentation on all assigned patients in a timely manner (24-48 hours is standard).
• Provide resources and benefit referrals for patients as needs arise.
• Advocate and assist patients in obtaining all needed medical insurance benefits they are eligible for, including but not limited to, SSI, MediCal, Medicare, medical insurance through Covered California, VA benefits, and private insurance.
• Advocate and assist patients in applying for other needed benefits such as Unemployment benefits, Cal Fresh, General Relief, State Disability, etc
• Provide benefits management to patients currently enrolled in benefits services to assure that they continue to receive and keep their benefits.
• Assist patients in transitioning, from MediCal Fee for Service to new MediCal Managed Care.
• Assist patients with ADAP and OA-HIPP application and re-enrollment separate from benefit service hours. Keep up required charts and documentation for ADAP and OA-HIPP client charts as determined by CDPH.
• Provide PrEP-AP assistance as needed.
• Travel from site to site depending on client needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Six months to one year experience making eligibility determinations and assisting clients in accessing public benefits or public assistance programs or similar experience.
• Basic knowledge of HIV/AIDS related issues.
• Must be flexible
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Ability to work as a team
• Computer/data entry basic skills.
• Must relate well to all cultural and ethnic groups in the community.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.

East Valley offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits to include: medical, dental, vision, and defined contribution retirement plan. You will also enjoy work-life balance with paid time off and paid holidays throughout the year.

Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact this job posting.

EOE is the Law. It is the stated policy of EVCHC to conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.