What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Benefits/Work Incentives Counselor position at TLC - The Treatment and Learning Centers?
TLC - The Treatment and Learning Centers, Inc. / The Outcomes Service in Rockville, MD is seeking a Certified Benefits Counselor / Work Incentives Counselor to work part-time remotely. TLC is an affiliate of the American Dream Employment Network (ADEN). We are a non-profit organization seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Social Security Administration (SSA) Benefits Practitioner to join our team. This position will serve Ticket to Work beneficiaries in the DMV area. EOE
Responsibilities :
Speak with individuals receiving Social Security Benefits and discuss benefits, their employment goals and impact of employment income on all public and / or private benefits they receive.
Conduct thorough assessments of participants’ financial situations and goals
Provide individual guidance on Social Security benefits strategies
Analyze participants’ earnings records and eligibility for various Social Security benefits programs
Prepare accurate and detailed written Benefits Summary and Analysis following SSA and ADEN guidelines
Assist with problems related to benefits that may occur after a participant begins working
Complete Intakes, Individual Work Plans and provide case management
The ideal candidate will have :
A deep understanding of Social Security regulations, policies, and procedures to assist participants in optimizing their benefits while increasing financial independence and self-sufficiency.
A current Certified Work Incentives Practitioner (C-WIP), Community Work Incentives Counselor (CWIC) or Community Partner Work Incentives Counselor (CPWIC) and have a minimum three years’ experience ideally serving individuals in some or all the DMV area.
Bachelor's degree in social work, education, psychology, counseling, disability studies or related field. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, an associate degree with five years professional experience providing employment services and working directly with the Social Security benefits administration or related financial advisory services
Be detail oriented, self-motivated and be proficient with computers
In-depth knowledge of Social Security laws, regulations, and procedures
Experience assisting individuals with job searching
