Community Work Incentives Coordinator

Position Summary:

The Community Work Incentives Coordinator (CWIC) provides work incentives planning, assistance and outreach services to Social Security beneficiaries with disabilities who want to work and increase their self-sufficiency. CWIC assists individuals to solve problems related to their benefits and make decisions about returning to the workforce by providing up to date information on all government benefits, giving information on accessing work incentives, and understanding the Ticket to Work program.

Day in the life: In a typical day, a Community Work Incentives Coordinator can expect to...

• Work Incentives Planning and Assistance: Provide clear, accurate and credible information about the impact of work earnings on government benefits.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain complete and accurate documentation for participant files which uphold service quality and data privacy by following policies, procedures, and established timelines
• Public Benefits Programs Knowledge: Actively seek information regarding public benefit programs' eligibility criteria, application process, interactions with earned income, the impact of wages and assets of spouse or parents, work incentives and how to use them, and reporting requirements.
• Education and Outreach: Work with the Work Incentives Connection team to facilitate outreach and educational events throughout the state on Social Security work incentives, the Ticket to Work program and the Power of Work.

Job Pay & Perks:

• Typical starting pay range: $25.24 - $37.04
• This is a flexible-hybrid role whose essential functions allow the employee to primarily work from a personal home office but also require the employee to work at a physical GESMN or partner facility as business needs require, sometimes with great urgency and little notice.
• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) prioritizes work-life balance. We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, generous paid time off (PTO) program, competitive medical, dental and vision plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee discount!

About You:

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of marketing and sales techniques.
• Public speaking, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite and database management.
• Ability to work well with individuals with diverse backgrounds and across cultures.
• Knowledge of social services, education and workforce systems.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Planning, coordinating and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel and transport marketing materials.
• Ability to work some evening and weekend hours.

Prior Experience & Education:

• 1-3 Years of relevant experience required.
• Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) Community Work Incentives Coordinator (CWIC) or Community Partner Work Incentives Coordinator (CPWIC) certification preferred.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred

About Us:

• GESMN leadership recognizes the importance of varied backgrounds and racial diversity contributing to our organization's goals and future. Read more about us here.
• We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit that offers job training and customized career support to eliminate barriers to work and independence.
• Proceeds from thrift retail, e-commerce, grants, and financial contributions fund our nearly 20 customized services that help Minnesotans get equitable access to jobs, create stable careers and realize the power of work.
• Shopping and donating items divert over 65 million pounds from local landfills annually and have helped us connect people to jobs since 1919.

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. GESMN will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other protected class.