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Urban Justice Center

$61 - $63/hr

Benefits Advocate - Mental Health Project The Urban Justice Center Mental Health Project (MHP ... Help clients in applications for federal disability benefits (SSI/SSDI); * Maintain accurate ...

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Patient Advocate

Hartford, CT · On-site

$18 - $23.25/hr

Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday, 12:00PM-8:30PM Job Purpose The Patient Advocate supports ... such as SSI/SSDI. The role involves completing applications, gathering documentation, and ...

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Patient Advocate

Langhorne, PA · On-site

$16.75 - $21.75/hr

... Patient Advocate supports uninsured and underinsured patients by helping them access financial ... such as SSI/SSDI. The role involves completing applications, gathering documentation, and ...

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Patient Advocate

Arlington, VA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Job Purpose The Patient Advocate supports ... such as SSI/SSDI. The role involves completing applications, gathering documentation, and ...

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Patient Advocate

Darby, PA · On-site

$16.75 - $21.75/hr

Sunday through Thursday, 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM Job Purpose The Patient Advocate supports uninsured ... such as SSI/SSDI. The role involves completing applications, gathering documentation, and ...

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Patient Advocate

Palm Coast, FL · On-site

$16.25 - $21/hr

... Patient Advocate supports uninsured and underinsured patients by helping them access financial ... such as SSI/SSDI. The role involves completing applications, gathering documentation, and ...

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Patient Advocate

Hartford, CT · On-site

$18 - $23.25/hr

Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00AM-6:30PM Job Purpose The Patient Advocate supports ... such as SSI/SSDI. The role involves completing applications, gathering documentation, and ...

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Patient Advocate

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$18 - $23.25/hr

Job Purpose The Patient Advocate supports uninsured and underinsured patients by helping them ... such as SSI/SSDI. The role involves completing applications, gathering documentation, and ...

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Patient Advocate

Palm Coast, FL · On-site

$15 - $19.25/hr

... Patient Advocate supports uninsured and underinsured patients by helping them access financial ... such as SSI/SSDI. The role involves completing applications, gathering documentation, and ...

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Patient Advocate

Hartford, CT · On-site

$18 - $23.25/hr

Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00AM-6:30PM Job Purpose The Patient Advocate supports ... such as SSI/SSDI. The role involves completing applications, gathering documentation, and ...

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Patient Advocate

Altamonte Springs, FL · On-site

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

Schedule: Sunday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Job Purpose The Patient Advocate supports ... such as SSI/SSDI. The role involves completing applications, gathering documentation, and ...

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Patient Advocate

Darby, PA · On-site

$16.75 - $21.75/hr

Sunday through Thursday, 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM Job Purpose The Patient Advocate supports uninsured ... such as SSI/SSDI. The role involves completing applications, gathering documentation, and ...

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Patient Advocate

Fort Washington, PA · On-site

$16.75 - $21.75/hr

... Patient Advocate supports uninsured and underinsured patients by helping them access financial ... such as SSI/SSDI. The role involves completing applications, gathering documentation, and ...

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Patient Advocate

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$18 - $23.25/hr

Job Purpose The Patient Advocate supports uninsured and underinsured patients by helping them ... such as SSI/SSDI. The role involves completing applications, gathering documentation, and ...

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Patient Advocate

Ocala, FL · On-site

$16 - $20.50/hr

Sunday through Thursday 8:00AM-4:30PM Job Purpose The Patient Advocate supports uninsured and ... such as SSI/SSDI. The role involves completing applications, gathering documentation, and ...

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Patient Advocate

Arlington, VA · On-site

$20.50 - $26.50/hr

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Job Purpose The Patient Advocate supports ... such as SSI/SSDI. The role involves completing applications, gathering documentation, and ...

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Patient Advocate Floater

Orlando, FL · On-site

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

Job Purpose The Patient Advocate supports uninsured and underinsured patients by helping them ... such as SSI/SSDI. The role involves completing applications, gathering documentation, and ...

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How much do ssi advocate jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for ssi advocate in the United States is $21.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $25.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an SSI advocate?

SSI Advocates are professionals who help individuals apply for and secure Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. They guide clients through the complex application process, gather necessary documentation, and represent them during appeals if their claims are denied. SSI Advocates are knowledgeable about Social Security regulations and work to ensure that eligible individuals receive the benefits they are entitled to. Their support can be especially important for people with disabilities or limited income who may have difficulty navigating the system on their own.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an SSI advocate?

To thrive as an SSI Advocate, you need a solid understanding of Social Security disability laws, case management, and experience in advocacy or social work, often supported by relevant degrees or certifications. Familiarity with case management software, online SSA systems, and legal research tools is typically required. Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills help SSI Advocates effectively support clients and navigate complex bureaucratic processes. These skills are crucial to ensure clients receive the benefits they are entitled to and to advocate successfully on their behalf.

What are some common challenges SSI advocates face when assisting clients through the disability benefits application process?

SSI Advocates often encounter challenges such as gathering comprehensive medical documentation, addressing complex eligibility requirements, and helping clients understand and complete extensive paperwork. Many clients may face barriers like limited access to healthcare or difficulties articulating their medical conditions, which can complicate case preparation. Advocates must also navigate frequent changes in regulations and communicate effectively with both clients and government agencies to ensure timely and accurate submissions.

How can I become a disability advocate?

To become a disability advocate, gain knowledge of disability rights and policies through education or training, and develop strong communication and advocacy skills. Volunteering with disability organizations or pursuing relevant certifications can also enhance your qualifications for roles such as SSI advocate or disability rights advocate.
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Infographic showing various Ssi Advocate job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,058 per year, or $21.7 per hour.

SSI Advocate

Bar Association of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$34 - $35/hr

Other

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Description
The Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP) provides legal and supporting social services to individuals and families in San Francisco who are homeless or at serious risk of homelessness. The role of the SSI Advocate is to provide SSI advocacy to homeless clients and clients at risk of homelessness.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
NOTE: To the extent possible, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The primary job responsibilities of the SSI Advocate consist of representing homeless mentally and physically disabled individuals in their claims for Supplemental Security Income. Clients are represented at the initial as well as appeals levels. The job requires developing an on-going relationship with clients based on trust and communication. The Advocate conducts intake interviews, gathers and requests records on a claimants' medical and social history in order to best advocate for and represent the claimants' disability experience; communicates with medical professionals to receive, review and understand the medical records; helps clients to submit initial applications and appeals; maintains contact with state agency analysts who review the cases; writes legal briefs on the clients' behalf, requests for deadline extensions, the dismissal of alleged overpayments, and the collection of agency underpayments.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Secondary functions)
The Advocate may also conduct outreach to clients in the community and/or do intake at off-site locations and may represent the Homeless Advocacy Project at community meetings. The Advocate also may participate in the training of inter-agency staff who seek initial and/or additional training in SSI legal advocacy and may provide advice and assistance to volunteer advocates who are assisting clients through HAP.
Based on HAP's effort to provide comprehensive legal services, in conjunction with the SSI advocacy the Advocate may assist or represent clients on a variety of other legal matters such as acquiring identification, immigration issues, housing issues, collection defense, public storage issues, dismissing old warrants, etc., and may further assist clients in accessing supporting social services, including access to mental health treatment, and/or primary care providers.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Responsibilities will be performed at HAP's office located in San Francisco, during normal business hours, which are Tuesday through Friday, from 8:30am to 5:45pm. Responsibilities may also be performed at off-site clinics or outreach or evening events as specifically scheduled. This position also requires heavy computer and telephone use.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and expertise sufficient to perform the essential duties of the position
EXPERIENCE
  • Strong oral and written advocacy skills
  • Experience working with Indigent individuals, especially persons with mental disabilities

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with benefits advocacy or legal training
  • Bilingual in Chinese or Spanish.

Desired Skills and Abilities:
  • Be professional, mature, flexible, jump in to help in any capacity as needed for the project and HAP overall, demonstrate a good sense of humor, and maintain confidentiality
  • Be self-directed and resourceful with high ethical standards
  • Communicate in person, on the telephone, and in writing in a clear, calm and courteous manner, including with opposing counsel and individuals who have physical or mental disabilities or who may be agitated or in crisis.
  • Multi-task in a high volume, fast-paced environment and independently prioritize with high attention to detail, effectively managing multiple cases, clients or projects simultaneously
  • Simultaneously manage multiple components of a case or project from beginning to end, including setting and meeting deadlines
  • Enter all data in database in compliance with the requirements of our funders

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong writing, editing and verbal skills
Comfort with MS Office ((Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
JDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conduct all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by applicable Local, State or Federal employment discrimination laws. JDC welcomes diversity in the workplace.

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