Social Services Benefit Coordinator

CABVI is seeking a Social Services Benefit Coordinator to provide social service assistance to CABVI employees who are blind or visually impaired in areas of benefit counseling, housing, community resources and programs, career pathways, access to agency services, and other consumer needs as identified.

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Assist blind and visually impaired consumers with social and job-related issues by providing counseling, case management, and advocacy services.

• Educate CABVI visually impaired employees about the potential impact employment may have on benefits. Teach them how to report income, track work related expenses, communicate the social security, how to maintain financial records and document income. Advocate for employees. Provide training and information to CABVI management as it relates to this topic.

• Social Security and other financial benefits management/advocate for all employees. Determine need for monthly SSI/SSD reporting for employees who are blind.

• Supervise CABVI Benefit Clerical Assistant in the submittal of all required documentation and reporting. Maintain and update backup documentation.

• Conduct social security and other financial benefits management/advocate for all employees. Determine need for monthly SSI/SSD reporting for employees who are blind. Complete reports and oversee staff who assist. Maintain and update backup documentation.

• Maintain ongoing communication with, and is liaison between, appropriate federal and state agencies, community organizations, primary caregivers, and CABVI staff.

• Maintain case records and complete required documentation in a timely manner.

• Conduct community presentations and represents CABVI at meetings as assigned by supervisor.

• Adapt to change and completes other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements Include:

• High school or general equivalency diploma required. Associate degree in human services, sociology, psychology preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities required. Knowledge of social security and other financial aid programs such as HEAP and SNAP helpful.
• Must write effective plans, reports, and correspondence. Must be able to clearly articulate during stressful situations.
• Computer knowledge required.
• Must be willing to learn new technology.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key job elements.

Benefits:

CABVI offers a generous benefit package along with a family friendly work environment. We offer three health insurance plans to choose from along with dental and vision insurance. A retirement benefit through a 403(b) is offered to include employee and employer contributions. We also have paid time off, paid holidays, a fitness center accessible to CABVI employees, employer sponsored life insurance along with many other employee sponsored benefits. Visit us at www.cabvi.org!

CABVI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data or any other legally protected status.