Benefits Coordinator - Services - REMOTE (25-29)

Position: Benefits Coordinator – Services 

Req.#: 25 - 29

FTE: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Unit: UAW 

Department/Location: Registration and Billing 

Wage range: $21.99 - $29.15. Offer rate commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits Coordinator

Network180 employees make a difference in people’s lives every day, making our community a better place to live. We are the behavioral health community organization responsible for the delivery of mental health, substance abuse treatment coordination, and developmental disabilities services for Kent County. We need individuals who are passionate about making a difference by helping others. 

We are seeking a Benefits Coordinator – Services to provide support and tracking of Medicaid benefits for staff, agencies, and consumers. The person in this position will assist with enrollment in Medicaid for consumers, providing support and training to staff and agencies.

This position is full-time, 40 hours/week working Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. This position is remote with occasional regional travel to offsite areas such as hospitals, offices, and/or clinics.

Network180 has made the safety of our employees a priority. We provide Personal Protection Equipment to our employees and thorough safety and cleaning protocols are in place. Job interviews are being conducted in person or via the internet.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related human services field and two years of experience in related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.  
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for job related use.
• Experience with Medicaid and DHHS.  
• Knowledge of Medicare and Social Security benefits.
• Advanced understanding of and experience with people diagnosed with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.
• Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and database management.
• Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent customer service skills.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed on the job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

For a detailed job description and responsibilities please see pdf document attached to this posting. Applications are accepted until position has been filled. Network180 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Network180 participates in E-Verify. 

Network180 is a drug and alcohol-free workplace, which includes the prohibition of medical and recreational marijuana use. Successful completion of a drug screen is part of our background check process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at 616 336-3909 or jobs@network180.org. 

We are committed to attracting a diverse and talented work force to meet the needs of our diverse community. Network180 offers an attractive benefit package including health, dental, vision, retirement plan, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.