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Description

Disability Benefits Advocate

Get paid to learn! Receive training and credentialing through Cornell University to help empower people with disabilities. A Disability Benefits Advocate supports people with disabilities as they navigate Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid benefit programs when they begin working. . Training provided through Cornell University’s Certification for Benefits Planners.

The Choice Group helps people live up to their abilities and is looking for an individual with human services experience, who is detail oriented and passionate about working with people with disabilities.

Benefits Practitioner/WISA certification preferred but education and training provided for qualified candidates.

We are looking for dedicated people to join our team in our mission to help our clients find meaningful employment in the community.

This position will primarily serve clients and students with disabilities in the community. Our programs provide support for individuals with varying abilities in finding and maintaining successful, integrated employment in the community.

Compensation is excellent and based on experience, education, and additional applicable skills

Candidates with benefits experience and education backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply!

Requirements:

This position requires a dedicated person to be a self-starter with great time management skills. This is a community-based position, so the ideal candidate will have a valid driver’s license, dependable transportation, a good driving record, and documentation of adequate auto insurance.

Prefers at least a Master’s degree in a related field plus 1 year of related experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 2 years of related experience, an Associate’s degree (or equivalent credits) in a related field plus 4 years of experience, or a high school diploma and 10 years of related experience.

Related field or experience is defined as: Social Work, Rehabilitation, Human Services, or other education or work with individuals with varying disabilities that is determined to be equivalent)

EOE/VEVRAA Federal Contractor – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

The Choice Group is an E-Verify Employer

Benefits

Available to Full Time Employees includes:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability and Group Term Life Insurance covered at 100%
• Additional Fringe Benefits
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development Fund
• Mileage Reimbursement
• LPC Supervision

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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