Disability Advocacy Case Manager 2

Pinellas County Government•St. Petersburg, FL

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an advanced level professional office/field social work position within the Pinellas County Human Services Department. The role focuses on assisting citizens in obtaining disability benefits. Incumbents exercise considerable independent judgment in facilitating eligibility for disability benefits, conducting comprehensive client assessments and medical-record reviews, developing and implementing individualized service plans, providing case management, resource coordination, and field-based support. They also collaborate with community partners to assist eligible residents with filing Social Security disability claims. The position may involve coordinating special social work programs or performing highly independent field or office work. Work is performed within established rules and policies and includes a high degree of public contact. The incumbent may work outside normal office hours to ensure service availability to special client populations. The position reports to a senior department manager or designee.

Requirements

Technical and professional experience in case management or a related human service field.
Social work, psychology, sociology, or a related field.
6 years’ experience as described above, OR; Associate’s degree and 4 years’ experience as described above, OR; Bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ experience as described above, OR; Master’s or higher-level degree that includes some social casework experience or a related human service field, OR; An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Driver’s License.
Employees must live within a 60-mile radius of Pinellas County and maintain the ability to report to the assigned worksite as needed. If you relocate outside the required 60-mile radius, you must receive advance approval from the County Administrator. Failure to meet this requirement may affect your continued eligibility for the position.
Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in comprehensive case management, including assessment, service planning, and resource coordination.
Experience reviewing medical records and supporting documentation to evaluate eligibility or benefit claims.
Experience processing Social Security Claims.
Bilingual with demonstrated full fluency in written and spoken Spanish.

Responsibilities

Facilitates eligibility for the Pinellas County Disability Advocacy Program to assist eligible residents with filing disability claims with the Social Security Administration (SSA) to secure Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Social Security Insurance (SSI).
Conducts comprehensive client assessments to collect functional, environmental, psycho-social, financial, employment, housing, educational, and health information as appropriate, to develop comprehensive services plans and aid the development of the social security claim.
Conducts research and reviews medical records to determine if clients meet SSA Listings (e.g., medical criteria used to evaluate disability claims).
Provides comprehensive case management involving a collaborative process of assessment, planning, implementation, and ongoing monitoring to assist clients with their unique needs to achieve their identified goals and benchmarks.
Provides resource and service coordination to clients.
Collaborates with community partners to coordinate resources and services, participate in multi-disciplinary staffings, and document coordination.
Conducts fields visits to clients’ homes, appointments, court hearings, etc.
Acts as resource and liaison with partners, addressing questions and providing updated information about programs’ policies and procedures.
Manages special projects as assigned by the Section Manager.
Accomplishes tasks and makes decisions independently with minimal supervision.
Answers information calls from the public and advises and refers callers in regard to a wide array of community assistance programs.
Checks benefits from other sources.
Performs data entry and record keeping.
Attends meetings as needed.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.