ACT Volunteer Role Description
Insurance Benefits Consultant
(Not currently recruiting)
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Programme | | Community Support Programs | |
Supervisor | | Community Support Programs Coordinator | |
ACT's Mission Statement | | The AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT) develops and delivers innovative programs and services that promote the dignity, health and well-being of individuals and communities living with, affected by and at risk for HIV/AIDS.. | |
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Purpose | | To provide all persons living with HIV/AIDS the opportunity to receive private and confidential consultations for matters arising with short term disabilities ( STD's) and long term disabilities (LTD's) : Disability coverage, returning to work issues and benefit coverage. Additionally health insurance claims, claims procedures, benefits entitlements and other related issues. | |
Time Commitment | | 3 hours per week for 12 months Details: 399 Church Street Based | |
Duties | | The Volunteer will: Be prepared to commit, on a regular day each week, a three hour schedule for clients. One on one consultation with clients. Able to offer solutions of help if disability support has be ceased. Assesment of Insurance needs Report to the Practical assistance coordinator, in confidence, any problems or concerns. | |
Personal Qualities and Skills | | Required Qualities & Skills: Must have a working and current knowledge of the Insurance benefit requirements relating to persons living with HIV/AIDS. Knowledge of both group and Individual Insurance terms. Full Knowledge of plans provided by the government. Self Motivation and out going nature. Second language an asset but not essential. | |
Training Requirements | | On-the-job Training with Supervisor and/or other Volunteers | |
| | For more information about or to apply for this role, contact: Program Volunteer Resources Manager AIDS Committee of Toronto 399 Church Street, 4th floor Toronto, M5B 2J6 phone: (416) 340-2437 | |
