How to hire a social security specialist

How to hire a social security specialist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step social security specialist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a social security specialist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new social security specialist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a social security specialist, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a social security specialist to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a social security specialist that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of social security specialists and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Social Security Specialist	Description	Hourly rate
   Social Security Specialist		$17-32
   Case Aide	A case aide is responsible for supporting the community operations and projects to provide high-quality services for the citizens and assist them with the resources for their daily needs. Case aides are also employed in a health care institution or private households to look for patients and monitor their conditions... Show more	$12-19
   Social Worker	Social workers help their clients get through problems that they may be facing. Social workers help identify individuals or groups of people, usually families, who may need assistance, generally through a set of pre-determined criteria... Show more	$17-32

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Social Work
   • Crisis Intervention
   • Foster Care
   • Discharge Planning
   • Social Security Administration
   • Mental Illness
   • Technical Assistance
   • Social Services
   • Social Security Disability
   • Community Resources
   • Community Agencies
   • Disability Benefits
   • Medicaid
   • Law Enforcement

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   Responsibilities:

   • Collaborate with partners including public and private agencies to achieve permanency for children.
   • Familiarize myself with Medicare and Medicaid processes.
   • Research state and federal regulations and statutes pertaining to Medicaid.
   • Obtain medical information, determine proper length of paid disability and FMLA eligibility and ensure timely and accurate payments to associates.
   • Ensure programs operate under HUD guidelines meeting budgetary approvals.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your social security specialist job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A social security specialist can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, social security specialists' average salary in kentucky is 43% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level social security specialists 45% less than senior-level social security specialists.
   • Certifications. A social security specialist with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a social security specialist's salary.

   Average social security specialist salary

   $49,946yearly

   $24.01 hourly rate

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   Entry-level social security specialist salary

   $37,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

   Average social security specialist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$61,493	$30
   2	California	$61,459	$30
   3	California	$60,962	$29
   4	California	$60,891	$29
   5	New York	$52,927	$25
   6	Florida	$46,322	$22
   7	Massachusetts	$46,256	$22
   8	Virginia	$45,547	$22
   9	Georgia	$45,446	$22
   10	Wisconsin	$41,647	$20
   11	Texas	$41,342	$20
   12	Illinois	$35,908	$17
   13	Iowa	$35,893	$17

   Average social security specialist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Apple	$69,056	$33.20	24
   2	McKinsey & Company Inc	$61,146	$29.40	14
   3	RPA	$58,617	$28.18	1
   4	SHRM	$58,460	$28.11
   5	Farah & Farah	$54,261	$26.09	1
   6	Outagamie County	$52,255	$25.12
   7	Canvas Worldwide	$51,633	$24.82
   8	Lamark Media	$50,552	$24.30
   9	University of Iowa Center for Advancement	$47,273	$22.73	29
   10	Sally Beauty Holdings	$41,565	$19.98	3
   11	State of Georgia: Teachers Retirement System of Georgia	$40,866	$19.65	15
   12	Montage Hotels & Resorts	$39,783	$19.13	11

4. Writing a social security specialist job description

   A social security specialist job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a social security specialist job description:

   Social security specialist job description example

   Allied Universal , North America's leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, 401K, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for all full-time positions!
   
   Allied Universal is hiring a Full-Time Security Officer to work at the Largest Social Media site in Menlo Park!
   
   As a Security Officer, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.
   We also offer free guard card training!
   
   Available Schedules
   
   Saturday - Wednesday 9:30 PM - 6:00 AM (Grave Shift)
   
   Monday - Friday 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM (Day Shift)
   
   Pay Rate
   
   $21.05 / hr
   
   On-Site Perks
   
   * Complimentary breakfast/lunch/dinner
   * Free snacks, beverages, and desserts
   * Free sanitation services
   * Points incentive program
   
   Responsibilities:
   
   * Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
   * Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
   * Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.
   
   Minimum Requirements:
   
   * Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles
   * Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
   * As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws. Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
   * As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
   * Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
   * A valid driver's license will be required for driving positions only
   
   Perks and Benefits:
   
   * Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
   * Flexible part time and full-time schedules that fit with your personal life goals
   * Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
   * Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…
   
   Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com
   
   If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find social security specialists for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your social security specialist job on Zippia to find and recruit social security specialist candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with social security specialist candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new social security specialist

   Once you've selected the best social security specialist candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new social security specialist first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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