Disability Benefit Specialist
The Portage County ADRC (Aging and Disabilty Resource Center) is hiring a full-time Disability Benefit Specialist!
Summary of Position
This position provides the Aging and Disability Resource Center’s Benefit Specialist services to adults between the ages of 18 and 59 with physical or developmental disabilities. These services include information, advocacy, and assistance regarding public benefits, health care financing, and employment-related benefits such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI), SSI Disability Income, Medicare, Medicaid, unemployment compensation, and work-related health or disability insurance. This position is responsible for coordinating with other county, community and governmental agencies to assist individuals with disabilities to access resources and services to meet their needs.
What are the primary job functions?
Counseling and advocacy – Provide accurate and current information on a comprehensive array of private and government benefit programs.
Plan and implement systems and strategies for service improvement.
Recordkeeping – Complete all reporting requirements to the State of Wisconsin and Disability Rights Wisconsin on the level and extent of Disability Benefit Specialist services.
Training – Study and keep current on changes to public entitlement programs and new legal issues of concern to adults with physical and developmental disabilities.
Coordination – Coordinate with agencies such as the Social Security Administration, District Attorney’s Office, Health and Human Services, Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, Independent Living Centers and other service providers, and relevant local/state offices.
Aging and Disability Resource Center Staff Functions – Provide Disability Benefit Specialist clients with information concerning programs and services available to them from the ADRC and other agencies.
What are the minimum qualifications?
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a health or human services related field.
At least one year of experience working with adults with developmental or physical disabilities or mental illness required.
Experience with Social Security, Medicare, Medical Assistance, SSI or as paralegal helpful.
Experience in program planning and development necessary.
Portage County offers an AWESOME benefit package, which includes the following;
Vacation – available on day one!
Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)
Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!
Flexible spending account
Dental insurance
State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan – County contribution of 6.95%!
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Life insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
Long term disability insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) – paid by the County
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://www.co.portage.wi.gov/
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