POSITION SUMMARY:

To ensure that people with intellectual disabilities are provided with proper education, assistance, and advocacy to maintain and access government entitlements when seeking employment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job Duties:

• Provide essential information about how employment affects federal and state entitlement programs. Including Social Security benefits, Medicaid, SNAP, and housing.
• Monitor changes in employment and report each change to government agencies when necessary.
• Complete individualized benefits summaries when necessary.
• Assist individuals in maintaining benefit eligibility.
• Assist individuals in applying for benefits for which they may be eligible.
• Assist with the management of financial resources of individuals as needed.
• Develop and maintain early warning systems needed to ensure benefit eligibility.
• Provide technical assistance for individuals, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Accompany individuals and stakeholders to government offices to assist and advocate.
• Liaise and collaborate with governmental organizations regarding ongoing eligibility for individuals.
• Assist with the completion of redeterminatons for individuals receiving Medicaid, SNAP, Social Security, and other benefits as required.
• Participate in yearly plans and intakes as needed.
• Complete all require trainings.
• Provide resource information to individuals and families in the organization.
• Provide training to pertinent staff who are involved directly or indirectly with benefits.

Non-Essential Job Duties:

• Participate in interdepartmental planning.
• Attend seminars and conferences as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• At least two years of experience working in employment services and/or benefits counseling services.
• Knowledge of Social Security benefits, Medicaid, and other entitlements preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to travel to different locations as needed.
• Satisfactory driving record.