In this role, you’ll help ensure benefit applications, financial accounts, program data, and communications are handled accurately and efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and data management skills who enjoys detail-focused work and wants to contribute to a program with a meaningful impact.

Junior Resource Specialist – Federal Benefit Preservation

Location: Providence, RI
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Schedule: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, up to 35 hours per week
Contract Length: 9 months with potential for extension
Pay Rate:$28–$30/hr + benefits

About the Opportunity

Epitec is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Junior Resource Specialist to support a Federal Benefit Preservation program serving eligible youth.
In this role, you’ll help ensure benefit applications, financial accounts, program data, and communications are handled accurately and efficiently. You’ll work with caseworkers, service providers, and financial institutions to coordinate benefit preservation activities and keep critical information moving through the process.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and data management skills who enjoys detail-focused work and wants to contribute to a program with a meaningful impact.

What You’ll Do

• Review youth information to determine eligibility for the Federal Benefit Preservation program.
• Prepare and process benefit applications on behalf of eligible youth.
• Complete data entry and documentation required to establish ABLE accounts.
• Coordinate with financial institutions to establish appropriate accounts for youth who are not eligible for ABLE accounts.
• Track application progress and respond to requests for benefit information and status updates.
• Maintain accurate program, account, and participant records.
• Reconcile financial account data and identify discrepancies requiring follow-up.
• Compile and organize data for annual program reporting.
• Partner with caseworkers to coordinate communications related to benefits and account activity.
• Collaborate with service providers and other stakeholders to help ensure timely and accurate program administration.
• Handle sensitive personal and financial information with professionalism and discretion.
• Provide additional administrative and program support as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong administrative, organizational, and data-entry skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple applications, records, and deadlines at the same time.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working with detailed financial, benefits, or eligibility information.
• Ability to research information, identify discrepancies, and follow established processes.
• Strong follow-through and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate professionally with caseworkers, service providers, financial institutions, and other stakeholders.
• Experience in benefits administration, human services, financial services, government programs, healthcare administration, or a similar environment is a plus.

Pay Rate

$28–$30/hr + benefits
Compensation within the range will be based on relevant experience and qualifications.

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