Grade 6 Benefit Specialist, Employment Services

Job overview

The Grade 6 Benefit Specialist, Employment Services role is onsite in Port Huron, MI. The stated salary range is $55,001–$63,858 per year. St. Clair County Community Mental Health supports recovery and discovery through integrated, person-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally competent treatment services. The specialist provides direct case management and benefits education, assesses needs, and works with individuals, families, and team members to develop and monitor person-centered goals. By coordinating services and community connections and maintaining accurate records, the role supports access to benefits and appropriate services for people served.

What you'll do

• Provide direct case management, including coordination, linking, and monitoring of services
• educate individuals about Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, food benefits, and housing benefits
• assess and document needs
• maintain accurate and timely records
• develop goals and objectives with individuals, families or support systems, guardians, and team members
• follow the Person Centered Planning process
• monitor service and goal implementation and recommend improvements
• develop community connections and coordinate with schools, physicians, courts, and community programs or agencies
• maintain confidentiality.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

grade 6 benefit specialist

employment services

port huron mi

st. clair county community mental health

case management

benefits education

medicaid

medicare

social security

person-centered planning

id/dd populations

$55,001–$63,858/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, a valid driver’s license, at least one year of related experience or relevant school placements, and two years of experience with ID/DD populations. SOAR certification and Benefit-to-Work Coach certification are preferred.

About the employer

St Clair County Community Mental Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.