Position Responsibilities

• Serves as a liaison to Social Security Administration to monitor and maintain clients’ eligibility for benefits
• Maintains responsibility for developing and establishing an initial budget for clients (payees) and revises the budget as situations and needs change.
• Plans for, and distributes client money on a regular schedule, and pays client bills on a timely basis
• Accurately assesses bills and requests funds based on an individual’s current financial status
• Confers and negotiates with landlords, utility companies, and businesses on behalf of the client regarding payment of bills
• Coordinates with clients’ mental health providers to develop information and documentation regarding changes in clients’ situations that may impact eligibility
• Develops expertise in Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Income eligibility and other related benefits (Medicaid, Medicare, Dept. of Human Services, Section 8, etc.)
• Keeps abreast of current trends and “best practices” in the field. Attends and participates in required trainings on topics relevant to the job and to behavioral healthcare
• Maintains a rigorous organizational system to track all reporting activities and outstanding issues
• Frequently completes time-sensitive reports required to maintain eligibility for programs
• Maintains the highest level of integrity and professionalism in all aspects of job performance
• Provides crisis intervention for clients when necessary
• Works as part of a team to provide a continuum of quality services

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in social work, human services, or related field
• Experience:
  • Professional experience in one or more of the following: nonprofit, social work, human services, budgeting, social security
• Skills:
  • Highly organized with excellent time management skills, including the ability to juggle multiple projects and set priorities to meet deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and solve problems
  • Experience working with diverse populations
  • Computer literate and working knowledge of Microsoft products and the ability to learn specialized databases and software systems.
  • Must be a team player, willing to assist at all levels of the organization
• Job Type:
  • Full-time – Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Salary:
  • Starting at $33,000/year depending on experience

Please submit your resume to:

Center For Siouxland, 715 Douglas Street, Sioux City, 51101 Attention: Executive Director, Jonette Spurlock, or email jonette.spurlock @ centerforsiouxland.org

About Us

Center For Siouxland is a local nonprofit that has served Siouxland for nearly five decades, with a mission of providing assistance, information & direction to help people, empower lives & build futures.

Center For Siouxland is an equal opportunity employer.

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