**Pay Rate** $22.15 per hour **Telecommute Status** Remote **Announcement** PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position: **Job Description** **PRIDE Industries** **Job Description** ** ** **Job: ** Work Force Inclusion Benefit Planner **Job Code:** V10- PR-WrkfInclBenefitPlanner **HR Title Group:** Workforce Inclusion **Salary Grade:** N19 **FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt **Approval Date: ** March 2022 **SUPERVISES:** There are no direct reports with this position. **POSITION SUMMARY:** Under general supervision, the Benefits Planner, Workforce Inclusion provides individual counseling and follow-up services to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)/Childhood Disability Beneficiary (CDB)/Disabled Widow Benefits (DWB) and Social Security Insurance (SSI) beneficiaries. Employees in this job class support individuals with accessing and use of work incentive programs available to them for a successful transition to work. This job class requires knowledge of the various incentive programs and external agencies available, the ability to communicate effectively with others, and organizing and managing multiple projects. **TYPICAL DUTIES:** 1. *Provide accurate information about work incentive programs to the relevant audience. 2. *Develop accurate and personalized benefit analysis plans demonstrating work incentives and application of work incentive strategies to promote employment opportunities. 3. *Provide ongoing, comprehensive work incentives monitoring and management assistance to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Social Security Insurance (SSI) beneficiaries. 4. *Develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with external agencies (Social Security Administration personnel including PASS Cadres, Claims Representatives, Work Incentive Liaisons, and Area Work Incentive Coordinators). 5. Performs duties and special projects as assigned. * Denotes Essential Job Function **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** •Verification of passing federal background check authorizing to work on the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) contract, if applicable. Verification may begin immediately upon hire. Failure to pass may result in immediate termination. •Intermediate to advanced computer skills including spreadsheets, word processing, database, and presentation software. •Ability to communicate effectively including listening, verbal, written, and presentation software. •Ability to apply critical thinking, data analysis skills, and innovation to identify solutions to problems. •Ability to manage competing priorities and exercise flexibility. •Clear understanding and judgment, protecting Personal Identifying Information (PII). •One or more years working with persons with disabilities, preferred. **EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:** High School Diploma or GED **CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES REQUIRED:** The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements: CommWorkIncentCoordinator Valid Driver's License Work Incentive Pract Cred **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods with or without assistance: •Viewing computer screen/monitor •Keyboarding **WORK ENVIRONMENT:** Work is performed in an office environment with some exposure to background noise. Occasional travel is required. **DISCLAIMER:** The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors. **_At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time._** **How to Apply** If you are interested in working for this unique organization that blends business with a social mission, please apply online at  www.prideindustries.com .PRIDE Industries is a VEVRAA federal contractor committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Visit our website to learn more!   PRIDE will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)   PRIDE will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws. **Pay Rate** _$22.15 per hour_ **Job ID** _2025-18636_ **Type** _Full Time Regular_ **Location** _US-CA-Citrus Heights_