SS Disability Benefits Specialist - Full-time / Part-time

Our client in Larned, KS, is looking for SS Disability Benefits Specialist. The SOAR program helps people at risk of homelessness due to mental illness or health issues get Social Security disability benefits.
This SS Disability Benefits Specialist will focus on patients discharged from hospital, ensuring they access these benefits.
The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, ability to build rapport and analyze and summarize the information which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title:Benefits Specialist
Location: Larned, KS.
Pay Range: $20/hr.

What’s the Job?

• Identify potential candidates through outreach and referrals.
• Complete applications for SSI/SSDI benefit and Presumptive Medicaid.
• Gather medical documentation and write reports to support applications.
• Accompany clients to appointments and coordinate with medical providers.
• Track client services provided and offers additional training or assistance.

• Strong computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to analyze and summarize information.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport.
• Excellent organizational skills.

• Familiarity with government and social service resources (plus).
• Experience working with people in crisis and mental health.
• Teamwork experience.
• Knowledge of Social Security benefits (SSA Blue Book preferred).
• Experience with data tracking.
• Minimum 2 years working with homeless individuals with mental illness OR experience in a state hospital.
• Ongoing training in mental health, homelessness, etc.
• Adaptability and ability to handle multiple priorities.

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral health or related field

• Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k)
• Weekly pay with direct deposit
• Consultant Care
• Learn new skills through our Experis Academy
• Opportunity to work for a company that has been around for over 100 years!

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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.