Job Details Job Location 333 W BAYAUD AVE - DENVER, CO

Position Type Part Time Salary Range $24.00 - $29.00 Hourly

Job Shift Day

Description

Job Title: Work Incentives Counselor/Practitioner - Transitional Housing Department: Center for Opportunity, Rehabilitation, and Employment (CORE) Reports To: Program Manager Location: Denver, Colorado Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, some evenings and weekends FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Salary Range: $24 - $29 per hour Schedule: Part-Time, 20 hours per week Revised: December 3, 2023 MISSION We seek to create hope, opportunity, and choice, with work as the means through which people with disabilities and other hurdles to employment can more fully participate in the mainstream of life. For 50 years Bayaud Enterprises has been an innovator in the community in reducing hurdles for individuals to engage in the workforce and attain self -reliance. We do this through personalized Employment Services, Social Enterprises (Business Solutions) which provide employment for those needing supported employment, and Individual and Community Services like providing free laundry with the Laundry Truck and support in finding housing and accessing different resource programs through the help of our Navigators. We create Hope, help to find Opportunities, and inspire Choices. DEPARTMENT Bayaud Enterprises partners with Federal, State, as well as multiple City, County, and private entities to bring various services to the residents of our state. The services we provide range from disability benefits acquisitions to paid work experience and employment discovery and job search to anyone with a hurdle to employment. Constantly evolving to meet the needs of the people we serve, this department's primary focus is relationship building, stakeholder, and partnership/collaborator outreach. From these efforts we will shape the future of workforce development, career pathway planning, and develop programs to meet established and emerging needs in the field. SUMMARY A Work Incentives Counselor/Practitioner plays a crucial role in assisting individuals with disabilities to navigate the complexities of work-related benefits and incentives. The primary goal is to empower individuals to achieve and maintain employment while maximizing their financial well-being. A Work Incentives Counselor/Practitioner provides guidance and support to individuals with disabilities, helping them understand and access work-related benefits, incentives, and resources. The counselor aims to facilitate successful employment outcomes while minimizing the impact on disability benefits. Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITES

Evaluate the impact of employment on disability benefits and financial assistance programs.

Educate clients on the various work incentives and benefits available to them, including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, Medicare, and other relevant prog

Provide clear explanations of how employment may affect benefits and assist clients in making informed decisions.

Offer one-on-one counseling sessions to clients, addressing their specific concerns and questions related to work and benefits.

Develop personalized plans to help clients achieve and maintain employment while optimizing their financial situation.

Interface with government agencies, employers, and other stakeholders to resolve benefit-related issues.

Conduct workshops, seminars, and training sessions to raise awareness about work incentives and benefits within the community.

Maintain accurate and confidential records of client interactions, assessments, and plans.

Prepare reports on program outcomes, success stories, and challenges for internal and external stakeholders.

Stay up to date on changes in disability benefits policies, employment laws, and related regulations.

Provide monthly reports to supervisor on status o cases.

Other duties as assigned. SKILLS

Knowledge of disability benefits programs, Social Security rules, and employment-related regulations.

Understanding of the challenges and barriers faced when experiencing