A Meaningful Life Incorporated

General responsibilities and/or duties: 

• Providing supports for an individual and their team regarding the full array of available assistance opportunities including, but not limited to:

  • Reviewing their current Benefits Planning Query through the Social Security Administration to help them understand how working would affect their benefits

  • Assisting with income reporting requirements for public benefit programs

  • Assisting with information and/or utilization of Social Security and Medicaid work incentives, and benefits support to develop a plan to assist with self sufficiency

  • Assisting with benefit verification, consultation, education, and analysis/planning

  • Providing information, assistance, and technical assistance with various state and federal programs

  • Providing a completed Benefits Summary & Analysis and Work Incentive Plan, to support the individual/guardian/team with making an informed choice on employment and earned income

• Holding meetings with the individual/guardian/team as needed 

• Assisting with proactive problem solving, and modifying the plan for support when needed

• Assisting with advocacy regarding supports the individuals need

• Assisting individuals to promote the greatest degree of integration and independence possible

• Completing daily, weekly, and monthly paperwork, and ensuring that the electronic and paper files are accurate and up to date

 

Work Environment:

• Knowledgeable and experienced management personnel with expertise in the field of disabilities, readily available and willing to provide support and assistance whenever needed

• Management exhibits receptiveness to modifying processes based on employee insights and when deemed appropriate

• Comprehensive training implementation 

• Collaborative open office concept with an emphasis on team consultation, while having the ability to separate yourself from the team if/when needed

• Cultivating a culture of open communication amongst team members is highly encouraged

• Emphasis on achieving high quality task completion rather than merely occupying a seat

• Autonomy to evaluate an individual regarding their personal interests, and skill development needed, and determine how to best implement the plan you create with each individual in a unique manner

• A Meaningful Life Incorporated prioritizes a work to live approach, rather than a live to work mindset, while understanding that we are truly impacting individuals lives

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Be at least 18 years of age and have a High School diploma or its equivalent

• Allow A Meaningful Life Incorporated to obtain verified results of background checks including driving record, criminal record, and abuse/neglect

• Have no disqualifying offenses based on the Family Care Safety Registry Screening

• Have no disqualifying offenses based on motor vehicle driving record check

• Provide proof of Education and license/certification (when applicable)

• Provide reference information (upon request)

• Have current or be willing to complete CPR/First Aid certification

• Have a valid driver’s license and active automotive insurance

• Have a reliable mode of personal transportation, and the willingness to transport individuals

• Can read and communicate effectively in English and/or Spanish, the ability to hear individuals in person, virtually, and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation, the ability to write, type, operate a mouse, and the ability to file documents 

• The ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time, walk, kneel, crouch, and bend as needed, and occasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations

• Openly and effectively communicate

• Is willing to fill in where needed and develop solutions as a team

• Have an internal drive with the desire to learn

• Can reasonably assess and react to a developing situation

• Understands non-verbal cues and can react appropriately and help others do the same 

• Possesses non-judgmental and patient demeanor, demonstrates empathy, effectively handles calm and stressful situations with compassion, exhibits genuine concern for others, fosters a caring and considerate environment.

• Desire and ability to complete on the job training to obtain and maintain certification as a Community Work Incentive Counselor or a credentialed Work Incentive Practitioner 

 

Desired employee characteristics: 

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and SharePoint

• Enjoys working one-on-one with people but also benefits from a team setting

• Have a desire to help people obtain the information necessary to fulfill their potential

• Have the ability to have difficult conversations for the benefit of the receiving individual 

• Have the ability to individualize their approach based on the personality and learning style of the receiving individual

• Enjoys solving challenges and putting the right elements together to get the desired result 

• Have the capacity to recover from a challenging situation and prevent it from impacting the remainder of your day

• Understands how to dress and present themselves based on different situations

• Effectively manages task completion while proactively seeking solutions for unknowns

• Have organizational and multi-tasking skills

• Wants to believe in a mission and is looking for a change 

• Basic knowledge and understanding of individuals with disabilities, and programs and supports that are available within local, state, and federal programs is a plus

 

Rate of Pay and Benefit Information:

• Beginning hourly wage is $18.50/hour with room for growth and advancement following 90 days of employment, and/or depending on experience

• As part of the orientation process, newly hired employees receive an allowance specifically designated for purchasing office décor to personalize their work space

• 8 paid holidays (including your birthday) and 2 ½ day holidays per year

• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year that accrues per pay period

• Up to 4 hours a month of leave time that does not come off of your Paid Time Off, for mental/physical wellness

• Option for Insurance

• Monthly/Quarterly Incentives

• Weekly participation in Interest Club(s) with individuals we support