Supported Employment Specialist - IPS, Benefits
AltaPointe Health Systems, Mobile, AL, United States
Adult Outpatient Programs provide the least restrictive level of care where adults may receive clinical interventions aimed at decreasing existing signs and symptoms. Outpatient treatment focuses on recovery, problem resolution, symptom reduction, stabilization and/or prevention of movement to a higher level of care. Treatment varies widely and depends upon the consumer’s presenting symptoms.
Benefits Specialist working with the Supported Employment IPS program is responsible for providing comprehensive and personalized benefits counseling; recommending and facilitating use of work incentives to support consumers’ employment choices; and providing information about how benefits may be impacted by employment.
Essential Functions
Demonstrates superior organizational skills and attention to detail
Demonstrates ability to manage multiple high priority tasks and meet frequent deadlines; possesses and uses excellent time management skills
Demonstrates good math skills and deductive ability
Demonstrates computer proficiency - use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook) as well as web-based database and other applications as required
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be able to accurately relay technical information to beneficiaries and their families in verbal and written format
Demonstrates good interviewing skills, both over the phone and in person
Discovers and develops information about community resources, networks, advocacy groups and non-profit providers to assist consumers with implementing work incentives
Develops and conducts community work incentive seminars, workshops, or other outreach, education or training activities in order to present information to consumers or professional organizations regarding work incentives and the services provided through AltaPointe’s Supported Employment - IPS program
Assesses consumers’ financial resources to determine the need to apply for benefits
Provides information about consumers’ total income based upon part-time or full-time work
Assists consumers in completing applications to secure benefits
Assists consumers in obtaining documentation required for applications to Social Security Administration and other agencies
Advocates on behalf of consumers with the Social Security Administration office and other agencies
Effectively utilizes the SOAR system
Tracks status of consumer benefit applications
Provides information about the effect of work on a spouse’s or dependent child’s benefits
Ensures the AHS Finance and Accounting department and treatment team are notified when benefits are obtained
Assists consumers with developing plans to exit benefit systems, if preferred
Ensures matching of appropriate services for multiple consumers in caseload
Identifies goals and plans for appropriate services
Provides appropriate linkage to community resources
Advocates on behalf of the consumer to secure community resources
Effectively collaborates with the treatment team members and outside sources in the delivery of case management services
Evaluates the consumer for discharge planning
Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed
Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
Actively works to enhance case management skills
Maintains confidential files containing required information for each supported employment client
Maintains documentation for those individuals receiving services
Provides timely documentation that meets requirements of various funding sources including Vocational Rehabilitation, Medicaid, and others
Treats consumers with care, dignity, and compassion
Respects consumers’ privacy and confidentiality
Is pleasant and cooperative with others
Assists consumers and visitors as needed
Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others
Is sensitive to the consumers’ needs, expectations and individual differences
Is gentle and calm with consumers and families
Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required
Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures
Attends required meetings, in-service trainings, and other workshops
Bachelor Degree in Business, Marketing, or a Mental Health Discipline with successful completion of ADMH approved Case Management Training program and ADMH approved Supported Employment Specialist training Program (after hire acceptable), and two (2) years experience working in a mental health or vocational rehabilitation field.
Experience in providing employment services and workforce requirements are preferred. Ability to work as an effective team member is essential.
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Benefits Specialist working with the Supported Employment IPS program is responsible for providing comprehensive and personalized benefits counseling; recommending and facilitating use of work incentives to support consumers’ employment choices; and providing information about how benefits may be impacted by employment.
Essential Functions
Demonstrates superior organizational skills and attention to detail
Demonstrates ability to manage multiple high priority tasks and meet frequent deadlines; possesses and uses excellent time management skills
Demonstrates good math skills and deductive ability
Demonstrates computer proficiency - use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook) as well as web-based database and other applications as required
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be able to accurately relay technical information to beneficiaries and their families in verbal and written format
Demonstrates good interviewing skills, both over the phone and in person
Discovers and develops information about community resources, networks, advocacy groups and non-profit providers to assist consumers with implementing work incentives
Develops and conducts community work incentive seminars, workshops, or other outreach, education or training activities in order to present information to consumers or professional organizations regarding work incentives and the services provided through AltaPointe’s Supported Employment - IPS program
Assesses consumers’ financial resources to determine the need to apply for benefits
Provides information about consumers’ total income based upon part-time or full-time work
Assists consumers in completing applications to secure benefits
Assists consumers in obtaining documentation required for applications to Social Security Administration and other agencies
Advocates on behalf of consumers with the Social Security Administration office and other agencies
Effectively utilizes the SOAR system
Tracks status of consumer benefit applications
Provides information about the effect of work on a spouse’s or dependent child’s benefits
Ensures the AHS Finance and Accounting department and treatment team are notified when benefits are obtained
Assists consumers with developing plans to exit benefit systems, if preferred
Ensures matching of appropriate services for multiple consumers in caseload
Identifies goals and plans for appropriate services
Provides appropriate linkage to community resources
Advocates on behalf of the consumer to secure community resources
Effectively collaborates with the treatment team members and outside sources in the delivery of case management services
Evaluates the consumer for discharge planning
Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed
Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
Actively works to enhance case management skills
Maintains confidential files containing required information for each supported employment client
Maintains documentation for those individuals receiving services
Provides timely documentation that meets requirements of various funding sources including Vocational Rehabilitation, Medicaid, and others
Treats consumers with care, dignity, and compassion
Respects consumers’ privacy and confidentiality
Is pleasant and cooperative with others
Assists consumers and visitors as needed
Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others
Is sensitive to the consumers’ needs, expectations and individual differences
Is gentle and calm with consumers and families
Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required
Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures
Attends required meetings, in-service trainings, and other workshops
Bachelor Degree in Business, Marketing, or a Mental Health Discipline with successful completion of ADMH approved Case Management Training program and ADMH approved Supported Employment Specialist training Program (after hire acceptable), and two (2) years experience working in a mental health or vocational rehabilitation field.
Experience in providing employment services and workforce requirements are preferred. Ability to work as an effective team member is essential.
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