SSI Eligibility Specialist

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  .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 Public Consulting Group, LLC. is currently seeking a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Eligibility Specialist. This position will be part of the team responsible for PCG’s federal revenue management for the Wisconsin Department of Children & Families (DCF), the agency that manages foster care and other child welfare activities in Wisconsin.

Overall Responsibilities:

Public Consulting Group, LLC. is currently seeking a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Eligibility Specialist. This position will be part of the team responsible for PCG’s federal revenue management for the Wisconsin Department of Children & Families (DCF), the agency that manages foster care and other child welfare activities in Wisconsin.

SSI is a federal, needs-based program administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that provides monthly financial assistance to children with significant physical or mental disabilities whose families have limited income and resources.

An ideal candidate will be a team player with excellent attention to detail and organizational skills who is interested in supporting the work of state government and/or human service organizations.

Specific Responsibilities:

Conduct electronic systems eligibly review for youth entering care and annually thereafter.

Work with case workers and/or a child’s placement to collect supporting documentation, obtain required signatures and to complete an age-appropriate Social Security Administration (SSA) Function Report.

Collect and store application information and documentation in PCG’s custom case management system.

Compete and file well supported SSI, RSDI, Continuing Disability Reviews (CDR), 18-Year-Old conversion and Disabled Adult Claim (DAC) applications.

Manage applications pending at the SSA by providing timely responses to SSA notices, facilitating attendance of Consultative Exams, and regular submission of new evidence.

Conduct denial analysis and file appeals as necessary.

Completion of Income redeterminations.

Respond to and process case worker referrals.

Complete Change of Payees for youth entering foster care.

Assist with the Change of Payee process for youth existing foster care.

Manage a positive and productive weekly dialog with SSA.Participate in state and federal audit inquiries.

Provide detailed and summary reports.

Conduct virtual and in person case worker trainings.

Maintain positive working relationship with the client and colleagues.

Foster information sharing and open discussion among colleagues.

Travel within Wisconsin, as needed.

Required…