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 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

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 Skills:

• Ability to understand and interpret federal and state laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities. Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience.

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.

Range: $47,700 - $55,000

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.