Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities · 9 hours ago
Community Work Incentives Counselor
Toledo, Ohio Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expLucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Community Work Incentives Counselor who will provide benefits analysis and work incentives planning to individuals with disabilities. The role involves assisting individuals in understanding their benefits and developing long-term work plans to achieve self-sufficiency.
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Responsibilities
Monitors activities to ensure compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, laws, policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements
Obtains and evaluates comprehensive information about individuals with a disability, including background information, disability, educational and vocational background, employment and earnings, resources, federal, state, and local benefits, health insurance, work expenses, work incentives, and services and supports
Emphasize employment using benefits planning and work incentives, leading to greater self-sufficiency
Completes a written analysis for individuals with disabilities to assess the potential impact of employment and other changes on an individual’s benefits eligibility and overall financial well-being
Presents detailed information and assists the individual to understand and assess the potential impact of employment or changes in life situation on their benefits and overall financial well-being
Provides ongoing assistance in the development of a comprehensive, long-term work plan to guide individuals in the effective use of work incentives
Provides long-term work incentives management on a scheduled, long-term basis
Assists individuals to update work incentives management plans throughout their employment
Works with federal, state, and private agencies/nonprofit organizations that serve individuals with disabilities with an emphasis on the Social Security Administration and Job & Family Services
Maintains effective and ongoing communication with community organizations
Maintains knowledge of and have an ability to interpret federal, state, and local laws and regulations about public benefits
Serves as a resource for the Board with expertise in disability benefits and their impact on work. Develops and maintains a database to track individuals and services provided
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in social services or related field
Two (2) years of experience with gathering and analyzing data, conducting assessments, and writing reports required
One (1) year experience with basic program applications including database management software, and Microsoft Office Suite required
Valid Driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Certification as issued by DODD
Certified Work Incentives Counselor (CWIC) Certification by the end of probation
Requires reliable transportation
Requires passing intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency test
Preferred
Experience providing service coordination for or working with individuals with DD
Company
Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Lucas County Board Of Developmental Disabilities operates to improve the life of people with developmental disabilities.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2024-10-30
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