Disability Benefits Navigator

Full-time Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists

Scope and Summary

of Primary Responsibilities

The Disability Benefits Navigator – GAIN Program (DBN – GAIN) plays a pivotal role in increasing access to disability benefits and supports for individuals with disabilities, with a specific focus on persons living with vision loss. As the dedicated point of contact, the DBN -GAIN will help individuals and their families navigate federal, provincial, and territorial disability benefits such as the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) and related supports.

The DBN - GAIN provides personalized, one-on-one support throughout the application process, including appeals, and ensures timely connection to healthcare services and community supports. This role helps clients overcome barriers by tailoring assistance to their unique needs, enhancing independence, and improving overall well-being.

The DBN - GAIN will strive to ensure that every person referred to VLR for service has timely access to VLR ser...