Disability Entitlement Analyst 1 at Public Consulting Group in Remote

Disability Entitlement Analyst 1 Location: US Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S.—all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, and clients in three Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit www.publicconsultinggroup.com. Our Human Services team helps state and municipal human services and economic development agencies keep their promises—responsibly and sustainably—to the children, adults, and families they serve. Join us and use your professional skills to build stronger communities and better serve populations in need by making meaningful and lasting changes in government organizations. Services: Program Consulting Finance Consulting and Billing Services Applied Technology Outsourcing and Operations Strategy Project and Grants Management Assessments and Feasibility Studies Duties and Responsibilities Identification: Screen foster youth electronic case files to identify children who may have potential eligibility for SSA benefit programs. Case Worker Support: Provide expert advice and guidance to case workers on benefit-related matters. Applications: Develop and file applications with the SSA by gathering supporting evidence, completing forms and gathering necessary signatures. Management of Pending Application:  Manage pending applications by tracking their status, providing updated information and facilitating attendance by children who need to attend Consultative Exams requested by SSA. Detailed Tracking: Maintain comprehensive and precise records of all benefit activities and transactions. Training:  Provide periodic training to workers regarding the Social Security program. Liaison:  Act as the primary day to day liaison with client. Required Skills Identification: Screen foster youth electronic case files to identify children who may have potential eligibility for SSA benefit programs. Case Worker Support: Provide expert advice and guidance to case workers on benefit-related matters. Applications: Develop and file applications with the SSA by gathering supporting evidence, completing forms and gathering necessary signatures. Management of Pending Application:  Manage pending applications by tracking their status, providing updated information and facilitating attendance by children who need to attend Consultative Exams requested by SSA. Detailed Tracking: Maintain comprehensive and precise records of all benefit activities and transactions. Training:  Provide periodic training to workers regarding the Social Security program. Liaison:  Act as the primary day to day liaison with client. Qualifications Education: An associate degree or 2 years relevant experience Experience: Human Service or public sector background preferred Certification Compensation: Compensation for roles at Public Consulting Group varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.  As required by applicable law, PCG provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 Working Conditions Remote Supervisory Responsibility None The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or skills of personnel so classified. Compensation: Compensation for roles at Public Consulting Group varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.  As required by applicable law, PCG provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave. PCG does not sponsor newly hired foreign national workers for work authorization, including H-1B sponsorship. EEO Statement: Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PCG, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PCG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PCG believes in health, equality, and prosperity for everyone so we can succeed in changing the ways the public sector, including health, education, technology and human services industries, work.