Easterseals PORT Health, a non-profit service provider in North Carolina & Virginia, is seeking a dedicated, people-oriented Credentialed Work Incentive Practitioner (CWIP) to join our team. This Full-Time opportunity offers flexible schedule Mon-Fri, competitive salary and full benefits. Community-based role requires travel throughout Clinton, NC and surrounding area. If you’re looking for a fun, rewarding opportunity, then we’re looking for you.
Full-Time Schedule:
Monday-Friday; Flexible Scheduling Options
What You’ll Do as a Certified Benefits Professional:
The Credentialed Work Incentive Practitioner (CWIP) performs as an integral part of the IPS and Employment Services programs working with adults receiving IPS/Supported Employment services. The purpose of this position is to provide counseling and assistance to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability beneficiaries who are working with the IPS and Supported Employment teams.
- Provides guidance on benefits, work incentives, and employment services available to individuals.
- Provides planning and assistance to individuals with disabilities, and their families, who are potentially eligible to participate in Federal and State work incentive programs.
- Provides presentations and trainings to teams regarding basic SSI/SSDI benefits.
- Provides information to individuals on health benefits coverage options that may be available.
- Participates in Fidelity Review interview process for each IPS team
- Maintains good work habits regarding attendance, punctuality, appearance and effective working relationships with co-workers and individuals being supported.
- Attends weekly team meetings when necessary.
How You’ll Benefit as a Certified Benefits Professional:
You’ll earn a competitive salary based on your experience and join a growing team making a difference in our community. We offer competitive benefits to benefits eligible positions.
Our benefits include:
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits + an optional Flexible Health Spending Account (FSA)
- Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and more
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program and Legal services, when needed
- Lots of Merchant Discounts to improve your purchasing power!
What We’re Looking For in a Certified Benefits Professional
- HS Diploma required. Associates or Bachelors degree in related field preferred.
- Benefit Counseling certification from State of North Carolina or national accreditation.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with adults with mental health disabilities is preferred.
- Knowledge of the service system, benefits, entitlements and supports utilized by people with disabilities.
- Possesses a valid, unrestricted, state appropriate driver’s license, has a good driving record and carries current, unrestricted vehicle insurance.
- Willing to travel within assigned territory to support community-based program
If you’re a dedicated Job Coach seeking a rewarding opportunity where you can make a huge difference in the daily lives of the people you will help, please apply at our website: https://eastersealsport.com/
About Easterseals PORT Health
Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy, compassionate partner providing disability, behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our diverse 2,600 team members provide meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults and families in 11,000 home, facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.
Our working environment supports employee & client health with a ‘no tobacco’ use policy (tobacco free and smoke free) in all offices, client facilities, properties, and agency vehicles.
We believe that by leveraging the unique strengths and perspectives of our workforce, we can advance our just cause, while building a healthy, sustainable organization. That’s why we listen, seek to understand & act to make ESPH an Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, Authentic & Learning (IDEAL) organization.
Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!