Benefits Specialist
Cddkc, Kansas City, MO, United States
Join Our Team As a Benefits Specialist
Kansas City Metro | On-Site | Monday‑Friday | $23.88/hr. + Full Benefits
If you’re detail‑oriented, dependable, and motivated by work that supports meaningful services, this opportunity is for you. Join Center for Developmentally Disabled (CDD) — a nonprofit serving Kansas City for over 50 years — as a Benefits Specialist, helping ensure individuals maintain their Medicaid benefits and ISL budget authorizations while supporting smooth transitions, accurate billing, and high‑quality program operations.
Why You’ll Love Working at CDD
Mission‑Driven Impact: Your work ensures individuals have the benefits and resources needed to receive life‑changing services.
Supportive Team Culture: Collaborate with Program staff, Accounting, and the Chief Program Officer in a positive, problem‑solving environment.
Professional Growth: Gain experience in Medicaid processes, budgeting, and care coordination with paid training and advancement opportunities.
Consistency & Stability: Enjoy predictable weekday hours and a structured office‑based work environment.
Meaningful Contributions: Play a vital behind‑the‑scenes role in maintaining continuity of care for individuals with developmental disabilities.
What You’ll Do
Submit Medicaid reauthorization applications and related documents to ensure uninterrupted benefits.
Act as the authorized Medicaid representative for individuals supported by CDD.
Track and monitor Medicaid reauthorization dates, resolving issues and filing appeals when necessary.
Maintain positive working relationships with Missouri DFS, KCRO, and community partners.
Work with Accounts Receivable to resolve Medicaid billing issues and ensure timely benefit payments.
Track Independent Support Living (ISL) budget dates, authorization needs, and variances.
Complete, review, and submit accurate ISL budgets to appropriate entities for authorization.
Partner with Program staff and the Chief Program Officer to ensure staffing patterns, rates, and budgets reflect accurate information.
Communicate changes to food stamps, benefits, and staffing patterns to Program and Accounting staff.
Support client intake and transitions, including setting individuals up for representative payee services when needed.
Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reports in alignment with agency policy.
Required
High school diploma or GED
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to read, write, speak, and type in English
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Strong communication and documentation skills
Preferred
One year of related experience
Experience with Medicaid certification, DFS systems, or ISL budget processes
Experience working in IDD services or human services environments
The Role at a Glance Pay: $23.88/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Work Setting: Office‑based, with occasional metro‑area travel
Classification: Full‑time, non‑exempt, benefits‑eligible
Reports To: Chief Program Officer
Training: Paid onboarding + ongoing required training
Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re passionate about helping others reach their potential, we’d love to meet you.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
About CDD For over five decades, Center for Developmentally Disabled has helped individuals with developmental disabilities live, work, and thrive independently in their communities. Our mission is to promote dignity, opportunity, and inclusion — and we’re looking for compassionate professionals like you to help us continue that work.
Apply today at www.CDDKC.org/Careers and start changing lives tomorrow!
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Kansas City Metro | On-Site | Monday‑Friday | $23.88/hr. + Full Benefits
If you’re detail‑oriented, dependable, and motivated by work that supports meaningful services, this opportunity is for you. Join Center for Developmentally Disabled (CDD) — a nonprofit serving Kansas City for over 50 years — as a Benefits Specialist, helping ensure individuals maintain their Medicaid benefits and ISL budget authorizations while supporting smooth transitions, accurate billing, and high‑quality program operations.
Why You’ll Love Working at CDD
Mission‑Driven Impact: Your work ensures individuals have the benefits and resources needed to receive life‑changing services.
Supportive Team Culture: Collaborate with Program staff, Accounting, and the Chief Program Officer in a positive, problem‑solving environment.
Professional Growth: Gain experience in Medicaid processes, budgeting, and care coordination with paid training and advancement opportunities.
Consistency & Stability: Enjoy predictable weekday hours and a structured office‑based work environment.
Meaningful Contributions: Play a vital behind‑the‑scenes role in maintaining continuity of care for individuals with developmental disabilities.
What You’ll Do
Submit Medicaid reauthorization applications and related documents to ensure uninterrupted benefits.
Act as the authorized Medicaid representative for individuals supported by CDD.
Track and monitor Medicaid reauthorization dates, resolving issues and filing appeals when necessary.
Maintain positive working relationships with Missouri DFS, KCRO, and community partners.
Work with Accounts Receivable to resolve Medicaid billing issues and ensure timely benefit payments.
Track Independent Support Living (ISL) budget dates, authorization needs, and variances.
Complete, review, and submit accurate ISL budgets to appropriate entities for authorization.
Partner with Program staff and the Chief Program Officer to ensure staffing patterns, rates, and budgets reflect accurate information.
Communicate changes to food stamps, benefits, and staffing patterns to Program and Accounting staff.
Support client intake and transitions, including setting individuals up for representative payee services when needed.
Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reports in alignment with agency policy.
Required
High school diploma or GED
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to read, write, speak, and type in English
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Strong communication and documentation skills
Preferred
One year of related experience
Experience with Medicaid certification, DFS systems, or ISL budget processes
Experience working in IDD services or human services environments
The Role at a Glance Pay: $23.88/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Work Setting: Office‑based, with occasional metro‑area travel
Classification: Full‑time, non‑exempt, benefits‑eligible
Reports To: Chief Program Officer
Training: Paid onboarding + ongoing required training
Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re passionate about helping others reach their potential, we’d love to meet you.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
About CDD For over five decades, Center for Developmentally Disabled has helped individuals with developmental disabilities live, work, and thrive independently in their communities. Our mission is to promote dignity, opportunity, and inclusion — and we’re looking for compassionate professionals like you to help us continue that work.
Apply today at www.CDDKC.org/Careers and start changing lives tomorrow!
#J-18808-Ljbffr