The Division of Continuing Education & Workforce Development (CEWD) at Hostos Community College offers educational, career, and personal development opportunities designed to address the needs of the Bronx and neighboring communities such as Upper Manhattan. We offer non-credit courses and certificate programs. Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) is a national initiative funded by the Social Security Administration (SSA) which provides free in-depth individualized counseling to SSA beneficiaries with disabilities.

The Community Work Incentive Counselor (CWIC) provides counseling and information on the WIPA program to individuals with disabilities who are receiving benefits from SSA. Currently, the program services available in the Bronx and Queens. This position is 100% remote and the work schedule is flexible.

• Complete intakes and collect and analyze information from beneficiaries with disabilities
• Develop beneficiary activity work plans that promote employment and utilize appropriate work incentives
• Review data with supervisor and submit updates
• Stay abreast of public benefit regulations
• Communicate effectively with beneficiaries, staff, and members of the Social Security Administration
• Achieve SSA standard metrics and obtain program milestones
• Other duties as assigned

Core Competencies

• Ability to work in a team as well as independently
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment with deadlines and changing priorities
• Time management and organizational skills
• Use discretion and sound judgment with handling confidential materials
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college (*required)
• Current SSA Federal Security Clearance (*required)
• Current CWIC certifications (*required)
• At least one (1) year of CWIC experience
• Knowledge of WIPA related services, New York State Medicaid and Medicare
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic knowledge of MS Teams

This is a grant-funded position and contingent upon availability of grant funds. Continuation of employment depends on funding renewal.

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