Special Needs Coordinator

Company: Simplicity Group Holdings
Location: Lincolnshire
Posted on: February 28, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position Title: Special Needs Coordinator Reports to: National Special Needs Coordinator Department: Protected Tomorrows, Simplicity Wealth Location: Lincolnshire Office / In Office Classification: Full-Time / Exempt Summary / Job Objective: Protected Tomorrows, a Simplicity Commitment, is adding to our Special Needs service team. We are seeking an individual who is a disciplined, methodical, highly motivated learner, who consistently performs at a high level under variable workloads. You must have a passion for making a positive impact on clients’ lives. We are growing quickly, so flexibility and nimbleness are crucial. The candidate will assist our special needs planning team in serving the needs of our clients, requiring strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as providing various administrative functions. Primary Responsibilities: · Conduct internet-based research on viable locale-based programs for clients · Writing reports on research; occasional verbal delivery of reports · Coordinate calendars for team members · Ensure CRM system is updated and accurate · Phone support for team members · Assist with coordination of office projects Qualifications: · Background in serving and/or personal ties to the disability community · Experience using a CRM · Existing knowledge of the following Government Benefit Programs and how to navigate the systems: Social Security- SSI, SSDI, RSDI, DAC Medicaid - Healthcare, SNAP, Cash Benefits, HBWD, Medicare buy-in, Spenddown Medicaid Waiver's - Home and Community Based Services & CILA Medicare Affordable Care Act Policies Benefit Access Program (Department of Human Services (DRS, DHS, Department on Aging)) · Basic knowledge of Special Needs Trusts, ABLE accounts and other tools used in this community · Proficient in Microsoft office, Adobe, Google Platform and operating systems Competencies: · Excellent people skills · Strong customer service background; proper etiquette, empathetic approach · Exceptional organizational skills and follow-up tendencies · Ability to take direction, constructive criticism and positive feedback · Willingness to work as part of a team and learn as you go · Thrives in a fast paced and ever-changing line of work - each day is different Compensation (based on experience) · Annual base salary: $50,000 - $60,000 (exempt) · Annual performance bonus target: 5% Benefits · Employee benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, other) · 401k with employer match · Paid Time Off · Free parking Location: 103 Schelter Road, Lincolnshire IL ( This role is an in-office position, M-F) Company Description Headquartered in Summit, New Jersey, Simplicity Financial Marketing Group Holdings (“Simplicity Group”) is a financial holding company in the independent financial services sector that specializes in the distribution of retirement and financial planning solutions. Simplicity Group and its wholly-owned Broker-Dealer, partners with insurance and investment professionals to help provide consumers with guaranteed income and life insurance products, wealth accumulation strategies, disability, and long-term care protection in support of a holistic financial strategy. Through its vast distribution network of insurance, wealth, and institutional channels, Simplicity Group has assisted with the placement of more than $10 billion of insurance assets and has $10 billion of assets under management and advisement as of Q4 2024. Simplicity Group is a fast-growing business, focused on organic growth initiatives to help its distribution partners expand their businesses. Simplicity Group has over 1,200 employees and 70 operating subsidiaries. Simplicity Group is owned by two of the leading San Francisco-based financial and tech-enabled services private equity firms and by its operating Partners, who help drive the company’s day-to-day business. For more information, please visit simplicitygroup.com. Company Description Headquartered in Summit, New Jersey, Simplicity Financial Marketing Group Holdings (“Simplicity Group”) is a financial holding company in the independent financial services sector that specializes in the distribution of retirement and financial planning solutions. Simplicity Group and its wholly-owned Broker-Dealer, partners with insurance and investment professionals to help provide consumers with guaranteed income and life insurance products, wealth accumulation strategies, disability, and long-term care protection in support of a holistic financial strategy.\r\n\r\nThrough its vast distribution network of insurance, wealth, and institutional channels, Simplicity Group has assisted with the placement of more than $10 billion of insurance assets and has $10 billion of assets under management and advisement as of Q4 2024. Simplicity Group is a fast-growing business, focused on organic growth initiatives to help its distribution partners expand their businesses. Simplicity Group has over 1,200 employees and 70 operating subsidiaries. Simplicity Group is owned by two of the leading San Francisco-based financial and tech-enabled services private equity firms and by its operating Partners, who help drive the company’s day-to-day business.\r\n\r\nFor more information, please visit simplicitygroup.com.

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