SSA Disability Vocational Counselor & Trainer

Equus; Olyphant (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions is seeking a Career Advisor (800017) Vocational Counselor to join our PA-based team. This full-time role focuses on SSA disability case development, vocational counseling, and stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities include preparing vocational reports, reviewing disability cases, and delivering annual trainings while ensuring HIPAA compliance. Master’s degree and SSA program experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Experience with SSA Disability programs and case evaluation.
• Familiarity with SSA Listing Codes / Listings of Impairments.
• Knowledge of SSA evaluation rules and vocational guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with clients, caseworkers, medical providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate case processing.
• Serve as 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.
• Prepare Vocational Reports, Counselor Denial Letters, and other case documentation within required timelines.
• Maintain accuracy and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Provide annual training to DAP Advocates statewide, covering Listings of Impairments, SSA rules, and case development procedures.
• Collaborate with advocates, caseworkers, medical providers, and clients to answer questions and provide case guidance.

Skills

Multitasking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Case management

Training abilities

Education

Master’s Degree

Experience with SSA Disability programs

SSA Listing Codes familiarity

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Equus Workforce Solutions is seeking a Career Advisor (800017) Vocational Counselor to join our PA-based team. This full-time role focuses on SSA disability case development, vocational counseling, and stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities include preparing vocational reports, reviewing disability cases, and delivering annual trainings while ensuring HIPAA compliance. Master’s degree and SSA program experience are required.