Disability Benefit Specialist
Join our team and make a difference in your community as a Disability Benefits Specialist within the ADRC Department.
The purpose of the Disability Benefit Specialist is to provide information, advice, advocacy, and legal assistance, to adults with disabilities accessing and understanding public benefits and private benefits which include, health care, financing, housing, Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, and other health insurance and other consumer concerns for the Sauk County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC).
**We request that all applicants submit a resume and cover letter in addition to the application.
Essential Duties
- Provide accurate information and assistance in accessing information on public and private benefits and programs at community locations, home visits, or in the office.
- Assist consumers in gathering documentation and evidence for SSI/SSDI disability applications, preparing, and filing appeals, completing overpayment(s) waiver and reconsiderations, assisting with continuing disability reviews, disabled adult child reviews, Food share, Medicaid, Medicare, and other healthcare benefits.
- Provide information and assistance with grievance and appeal rights and processes.
- Read, interpret, and apply regulations governing eligibility for benefits and work with the DBS program attorneys for clarification.
- Consult regularly with program attorney regarding individual cases and general caseload.
- Advocate on behalf of individuals or groups when needed services are not being adequately provided by an organization within the service delivery system.
- Complete time and task reporting as directed by the state, entering documentation and other required documents into SAMs database.
- Explain the scope of agency and community services and discuss the client’s rights and responsibilities in relation to the use of such services.
- Make referrals to other agencies and services, when appropriate.
- Prepare and present educational workshops regarding disability issues and benefits to the public.
- Create and maintain accurate client files.
- Prepare appeal requests and legal briefs in preparation for administrative hearings.
- Provide representation of clients through formal or informal administrative hearings.
- Complete and submit all required paperwork, such as 100 percent time reporting spreadsheets, DBS database reports in a timely manner.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly reports
- And other duties as assigned
Required Working Hours
Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am until 4:30 pm. Please note these hours are subject to change and additional hours may be needed or required. Compensation for additional hours beyond normal working hours are subject to applicable state and federal regulations.
Minimum Training and Education
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, or another related field
Licenses/Certifications:
Valid Wisconsin State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License
Wisconsin State Social Work License, or able to obtain within six months of hire
Preferred:
Elderly and/or disabled casework experience
Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
Sauk County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
