About Unified Community Connections:

Unified Community Connections is a leading provider of services and programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Maryland. We believe that all people living with disabilities have the right to be treated with respect and dignity as well as to exercise the same control over their lives as any other person.

We provide comprehensive,... wrap-around services tailored to the unique needs of each person and family we support. Our programs are designed to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving the quality of life they seek. We promote self-determination, independence, productivity, integration and inclusion in all facets of life.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:

In a manner consistent with supporting Unified Community Connections’ Mission Statement, the Compliance and Eligibility Specialist will perform the following functions:       


- Complete Representative Payee paperwork and resolve issues with Social Security as required

- Assist clients with Medicaid re-determination and recertification processes, ensuring timely submission of required documentation.

- Create and maintain electronic health records for medical accounts using individuals’ emails

- Monitor individual re-determination dates via LTSS, MDMyThink and Eligibility Determination Division letters.

- Support clients in applying for or maintaining health insurance coverage, including Medicaid, Medicare, or marketplace plans.

- Facilitate acquisition or renewal of government-issued identification, Social Security cards, Birth Certificates and other essential documentation.

- Maintain accurate and confidential client records and ensure timely updates to benefit case files.

- Collaborate with case managers, social workers, and external agencies to support client well-being and continuity of care.

- Email monitoring and follow up

- Perform all other duties as required or assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Qualifications: To successfully perform this job, the employee must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential task. The specific requirements listed below represent most of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to fulfill requirements of the position.

Must be able to demonstrate skills in the following areas: problem solving, project/task management, time management, dependability, good judgment, safe work practices, and ensuring confidentiality. Ability to travel and work effectively with others.

Education: High School Diploma or GED. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and written correspondence. Ability to effectively communicate with others including individuals served by Unified (as appropriate), co-workers, and vendors both verbally and in written form.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and measure.

Computer Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft applications and electronic records system (training provided).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:  Successful completion of various training courses offered by Unified, as scheduled, but no later than no later than first ninety (90) days of employment. Attend additional in-service training as required.

Training:  Must complete, pass and maintain all DDA required training. Must complete, pass, and maintain all Unified Community Connections upon hire and on a recurring basis as requested or required.

Work Environment: Office setting with varying degrees of background noise. Light and ventilation as found in typical office settings. At Unified, we are committed to providing a safe working environment for all employees and to prevent all work-related injuries and illnesses.

Other: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable, related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management as required.

 UNIFIED reserves the right to revise or change job duties at its discretion. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the organization reserves the right to change work schedules at their discretion.




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