Benefits Specialist
Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services•Cincinnati, OH
About The Position
GCBHS is hiring a Benefits Specialist to serve adults experiencing mental health and substance use disorders. The role works with referral sources, community partners, clients, and service providers to support access to and retention of Social Security and other benefits. The specialist completes SSI/SSDI applications and related documentation, coordinates with the local Social Security SOAR liaison, maintains program records and tracking systems, and provides outreach and SOAR education to staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field, or a high school diploma and at least three years of experience in a Behavioral Health or Human Services-related field.
- Work experience and knowledge of benefits.
Responsibilities
- Work with referral sources and community partners to identify applicants through case conferences, outreach, and referrals.
- Conduct clinically appropriate interviews with individuals and collateral contacts to complete SSI/SSDI applications, including a detailed Medical Summary Report.
- Build and maintain relationships with local medical and mental health providers to gather medical records.
- Coordinate with the local Social Security SOAR liaison to ensure complete and timely applications.
- Maintain accurate records and timely data tracking in HMIS, SAMHSA’s Online Application Tracking (OAT) system, and paper files.
- Ensure program-specific paperwork is completed accurately and thoroughly.
- Conduct outreach and provide educational training to staff regarding SOAR.
- Liaise with community partners to help clients obtain and retain SSA/JFS benefits.
- Assist the GCB JFS benefit specialist as needed.
Benefits
- Paid time off and sick time
- Flexible work schedules
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness
- Comprehensive health insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with match
- Tuition benefits: $1,250 per semester for BSW studies or $2,500 per semester or quarter for MSW or MA-Counseling studies
- Internship and practicum opportunities for MSW and MA-Counseling students
- Professional development opportunities and no-cost CEUs
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