SOAR Benefit Specialist Countywide
Salary: $26.44/hr
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
- 5 days of Paid Time Off
- 16 Paid Wellness Days and Holidays (including the week of Christmas off)
- 403b retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Year-round employee wellness and appreciation initiatives
About the Role
This is a composite position providing case management, supportive interventions, and assistance with benefit enrollment to individuals and families who are homeless. Work involves outreach, access, and recovery services to individuals experiencing homelessness and assisting them with the SSI/SSDI application for benefits. Services are provided in the community. Required to meet client-facing hours.
Directions for Living is an essential services provider. All Directions for Living Team Members must be willing and able to provide vital support and essential services to the people that we serve in the event of an emergency, pandemic, or other disaster situation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field (required)
- One year of experience (preferred)
For the safety of all clients and team members, weapons or firearms are not permitted in any of our facilities. If you carry a weapon, it must remain secured in your vehicle (ref: Fla. Stat. 790.251).