[Hiring] Benefits Counselor @Full Circle Employment Solutions

Role Description

Candidates must be extremely detail orientated, self-motivated and have excellent computer skills. These are remote positions that will provide services in different areas of the country. We do not offer health insurance or hire anyone whose permanent residence is in California or Washington.

Full Circle Employment Solutions works with individuals receiving Social Security benefits (SSI and/or SSDI). The primary job duties of this position include:

• Speaking with individuals about their benefits, employment goals, and the effects of employment income on public/private benefits.
• Verifying benefits and maintaining release forms.
• Assisting with finding employment.
• Conducting quarterly or monthly check-ins with individuals.
• Maintaining proper information and documentation of case files in electronic files, case notes, and/or database.
• Offering ongoing support as individuals increase their earned income and reduce dependency on benefits.
• Providing guidance on how to properly report wages to Social Security and collecting paystubs.

For the full job description, please visit our website: https://fullcircledc.com/hiring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human service field and/or 2 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency including Microsoft Office 365 programs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and obtain a Social Security Suitability clearance.
• Ability to complete and pass the VCU Initial CWIC training: https://vcu-ntdc.org/training/initial/initial.cfm
• Effective communication skills in oral and written communication to beneficiaries, internal staff, external stakeholders, and providers.

Requirements

• Starting salary for this position is $42,000.
• This position is full time (40 hours/week) Monday-Friday & fully remote.
• If you have applied for a position with Full Circle Employment Solutions within the past 12 months, your application remains on file and may be considered for this opportunity.
• Our hiring team will contact you directly if your qualifications align with the requirements of this position.