Experis, a division of ManpowerGroup, has partnered with a social services organization to hire a Benefits Specialist to work with at-risk for homelessness who have mental illness and/or a co-occurring substance use disorder, or other medical impairments apply for Social Security disability benefits.
Title: Benefits Specialist
Location: Topeka, KS 66611
Pay: $ 20 per hour
Here, you will make an impact by:
- Work with the referral sources and community partners to identify candidates through team meetings, outreaches, and referrals.
- Initiate paperwork with consumers as referred to program by filing initial documentation of representation with SSA office.
- Complete interviews with consumers to gather information to complete SSI/SSDI applications.
- Gather medical records and other information to complete SSI/SSDI applications.
- Write SOAR Medical Summary Reports for consumer applications.
Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health or related field.
- At least 2 years of experience working directly with individuals experiencing homelessness or at-risk of who have mentally illness and/or are dually diagnosed OR experience working in long-term care.
- Evidence of ongoing training and education in related areas such as mental illness, substance abuse, homelessness and/or long-term care.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and the flexibility to creatively adapt to ever-changing circumstances and events is essential to success in this position.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Experience working with individuals in crisis, mental illness, substance use disorder, etc.
- Previous experience working in a team environment.
- Knowledge of Social Security Administration, preference for SSA Blue Book.
- Knowledge of data tracking.
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills required (especially Outlook, Word, and Excel).
Compensation - $ 20 per hour
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- A matching 401(K) plan
If you are interested and want to learn more about this opportunity, email your resume today to me at .
About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells
ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands - Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells - creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.