Social security specialist vs social worker

Differences between social security specialist and social worker duties and responsibilities

Social security specialist example 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.

Social worker example responsibilities.

• Assist clients in achieving treatment goals such as anger, ADHD, grief, social skills, and manners.
• Lead and co-le CBT and DBT skills-base groups with participants, as well as relapse prevention, mindfulness and process groups.
• Support patient questions and issues regarding Medicare ESRD entitlement and Medicaid and assist in the completion of the appropriate documentation.
• Coordinate IPU discharge planning patients to SNF, ALF, PCH or in-home care with necessary support for care.
• Facilitate relationships with AKF and other patient assistance programs, VA, Medicare, Medicaid and other insurance providers.
• Complete Medicaid and Medicare applications as needed.
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