• Certified Benefits/Work Incentives Counselor

    TLC-The Treatment and Learning Centers (Rockville, MD)


    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

     

    Hourly rate of $24 - $26/hour, depending on education and experience

    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.

    + MUST have 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