SSA Disability Career Counselor

Equus Workforce Solutions; Olyphant (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions seeks a Master’s-qualified professional to serve as an SSA Disability expert, building relationships with clients, caseworkers, medical providers, and internal teams to ensure timely case processing.

You will review disability cases, apply SSA rules and vocational guidelines, prepare reports, and provide guidance while maintaining HIPAA compliance; the role includes training DAP Advocates statewide and collaborating to improve processes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required and experience with SSA disability programs.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, caseworkers, medical providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate case processing.
• Serve as an SSA Disability expert, advising and supporting colleagues and clients on disability programs and case development.
• Review Social Security Disability and Medical Assistance cases to determine the appropriate course of action.
• Evaluate medical records and apply SSA Listing Codes, Sequential Evaluation rules, and vocational guidelines.
• Prepare Vocational Reports, Counselor Denial Letters, and other case documentation within required timelines.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and participate in annual training for DAP Advocates statewide.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support organizational goals.
• Make recommendations for case development improvements and process efficiencies.

Skills

Multitasking

Analytical documentation

Communication

Case management

Verbal/written communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Master’s Degree (REQUIRED)

SSA Disability programs experience (REQUIRED)

Familiarity with SSA Listing Codes (REQUIRED)

Knowledge of SSA evaluation rules and vocational guidelines

Vocational counseling or related field experience (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Equus Workforce Solutions seeks a Master’s-qualified professional to serve as an SSA Disability expert, building relationships with clients, caseworkers, medical providers, and internal teams to ensure timely case processing.

You will review disability cases, apply SSA rules and vocational guidelines, prepare reports, and provide guidance while maintaining HIPAA compliance; the role includes training DAP Advocates statewide and collaborating to improve processes.