Community Work Incentives Coordinator (CWIC) for Collier, Glades, Hendry, Lee and Charlotte Counties as part of the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance project of South Florida. The position is in the Ft. Myers area.
Responsibilities:
The CWIC will provide work incentives planning and assistance directly to beneficiaries with disabilities who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), to assist them in their employment efforts; and will conduct outreach efforts to beneficiaries with disabilities (and their families) who are potentially eligible to participate in Federal or State work incentives programs. Screen and refer beneficiaries with disabilities to the appropriate Employment Networks (ENs) based on the beneficiary’s expressed needs and types of impairments. Provide general information on the adequacy of health benefits coverage that may be offered by an employer of a beneficiary with a disability; the extent to which other health benefits coverage may be available to that beneficiary in coordination with Medicare and/or Medicaid; and the availability of protection and advocacy services for beneficiaries with disabilities and how to access such services.
Competencies and Credentialing:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or possess relevant experience preferred. CWICs may possess a combination of education and experience if the experience provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of the position as shown below. Former beneficiaries may substitute up to two years of full-time work for the education requirement if they can demonstrate that they used SSA work incentives to successfully gain employment.
CWICs should bring the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to the position:
To apply for this position, please forward cover letter and resume to hr@cilorlando.org or fax to 407-623-1390.