Social Security Specialist Associate

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Key Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per 2-week pay period)
• 8-hour day shifts
• No weekends, no major holidays

Job Description:

Provides Social Security advocacy support. Evaluates all referrals to assess eligibility for Social Security Disability programs. Arrange appointments for Social Security staff with clients. Completes supporting documentation for Social Security applications and will serve as a liaison between clients and the Social Security Administration.

Principle Responsibilities

• Social Security Advocacy
  • Completes high level phone screening to determine eligibility for Social Security Disability programs.
  • Answers incoming client calls and proactively contact clients and appropriate agencies to assist in the social security application process.
  • Completes interviews and assist in documentation requested by the Social Security Administration office.
• Administrative Work
  • Arranges appointments for Social Security staff.
  • Requests medical records and submit to the Social Security Administration.
  • Follows up on incoming correspondence for the department.
  • Updates Social Security cases and complete invoicing.
• Staff Development
  • Attends training through the State of Minnesota for the Social Security Advocacy Program.
  • De-escalates basic situations including customer needs.
  • Special projects as directed by leadership.
  • Assists with the education of new Allina employees from other departments including but not limited to Social Workers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
• 2+ years health care or social service experience

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate's or Vocational degree
• Bachelor's degree
• 1 year Social Security Disability experience

Physical Demands

• Light Work:
• Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently

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Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental

• PTO/Time Away

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Life Insurance

• Short-term/Long-term Disability

• Paid Caregiver Leave

• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.