Government Benefits Case Manager

Description

Job Summary:  The Government Benefits Case Manager provides comprehensive benefits counseling and case management services to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries. This role involves assisting clients in understanding how employment will affect their benefits and helping them navigate the complexities of work incentives and support programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Benefits Counseling: Provide individualized counseling on the impact of employment on SSDI and SSI benefits, including health insurance and other public benefits.
• Case Management: Develop and implement personalized work incentive plans for clients, ensuring they understand their options and the potential outcomes of employment.
• Client Advocacy: Advocate for clients’ needs and rights, ensuring they receive the necessary support and resources to achieve their employment goals.
• Resource Coordination: Collaborate with various service providers, including vocational rehabilitation, employment networks, and community organizations, to coordinate comprehensive support for clients.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed and accurate case records, including client interactions, progress notes, and benefit verification.
• Education and Outreach: Conduct workshops and informational sessions on work incentives and benefits planning for clients, families, and community partners.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in social work, medical or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in case management, benefits counseling, or a related field. Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is highly desirable.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of SSDI and SSI programs and work incentives or willingness to learn.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in electronic case management systems and Microsoft 365.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Benefits Counseling (e.g., CWIC certification).
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal resources available to individuals with disabilities.

SALARY:         $45,000/annual full-time employment

Salary : $45,000