ILRCSF, San Francisco, CA

Independent Living Resource Center San Francisco (ILRCSF) is a disability rights advocacy and support organization. ILRCSF’s mission is achieved by: systems change; community education; partnerships with business, community organizations and government; and consumer directed services. Independent Living Resource Center San Francisco is located in the financial district (downtown SF very near to BART/MUNI). ILCRF is looking for a Benefits Coordinator.

Benefits Coordinator

Salary for this position is in the range of $33,000 - $40,000 annually, and includes a benefits package: health, dental, vision, and life insurance and 403(b) employee contribution retirement plan, 2 weeks vacation. Flexible and diverse work place.

Job Description
Under the direction of the Associate Director, Programs, the Benefits Coordinator is responsible for conducting a comprehensive SSI/SSDI work incentive education, outreach and individual assistance program. Services provided within the context of Independent Living Philosophy. Training provided.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide in depth benefits management education and assistance for individuals, including comprehensive self-sufficiency assessment (status of housing, healthcare, income, education and employment history, employment goals, etc. ), assistance and education about work incentives such as PASS, Impairment Related Work Expenses, "Ticket to Work", etc., follow-up. Must be or become proficient in:
• SSDI and SSI disability programs;
• Public benefits programs, including operations and inter-relationships;
• Translating technical information for lay individuals
• Maintain and develop resource materials for consumers
• Through outreach, establish relationships with community groups to identify venues for community education and conduct workshops to community agency staff, individuals with disabilities and their families re: SSI/SSDI work incentives, etc.
• Coordination of a outreach effort to SSI and SSDI recipients, including youth with disabilities (ages 14-18), and other under-represented groups of people with disabilities
• Establish referral relationships with One Stop Career System, Department of Rehabilitation and community organizations, especially those providing employment services for people with disabilities.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of SSA field office structure and how to work with various work incentives coordinators (e.g. PASS specialists, employment support representatives)
• Develop and maintain knowledge of the structure and design of public and private benefits systems and local community services
• Ability to interpret Federal laws, regulations, and administrative code about public benefits;
• Represent ILRCSF on community task forces and committees
• Appropriate documentation in all required reports and CSR’s
• Participate in Office of the Day and Peer counseling duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must identify as a person with a disability as part of independent living/role modeling approach. (Includes diabetes, asthma, heart disease, HIV, or other disabilities which significantly effects some daily activity or activities)
• Successfully complete benefits Certification and Recertification trainings
• BA or equivalent education and experience - Social Services experience preferred
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including ability to conduct workshops
• Good interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of ethics (e.g. confidentiality, conflict of interests)
• Good math and computer skills
• Ability to think analytically and engage in creative problem solving
• Ability to come to work scent free.

For more information see http://www.ilrcsf.org/about/job_announcement.shtml. Send résumé and cover letter to Alice Ordover, 649 Mission Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105. NO e-mail please.

Union representation by the Office & Professional Employees, International Union Local No. 3, AFL-CIO

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