Specialized counseling work at a professional level for the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation involving counseling for the Work Incentive Project. Duties include ensuring that VR consumers have complete information on Social Security, welfare, housing and other benefits and of the effect upon them of earned income.
Work is performed under the supervision of a lead counselor.
Advises VR consumers receiving Social Security benefits of the effect of employment on benefits received. Maintains knowledge of all public benefits programs in Vermont, including Social Security, welfare, and housing. In counseling sessions with consumers, provides analysis of potential impact on benefits of earned income. Provides written analyses to consumers and to their VR Counselors. Assists consumers and counselors in developing effective employment plans consistent with retention of benefits.