SOAR Benefit Specialist Public Defender's Office
Pay Rate: $26.44/hour
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 professional position providing case management services, 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.
The SOAR Benefits Specialist is responsible for ensuring an annual client-facing client care number. Achieving the minimum required weekly, monthly, and annual client-facing client care hours is an essential function of this position.
Directions for Living is an essential services provider. All employees must be willing and able to provide vital support and essential services to the people we serve in the event of an emergency, pandemic, or other disaster situation.
Requirements
- Must hold at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related area of study from an accredited university; or a Master’s Degree in Social Work or related area of study, with one year of experience preferred
- Must acquire knowledge of community resources
- Must be computer literate and proficient in Outlook, Excel spreadsheets, and Microsoft Word
- Must be able to work proficiently in a Windows environment and learn other software applications quickly
- Must have reliable transportation and be able to use a personal vehicle to transport clients if and when needed
- Must have and maintain a clear driving record, a valid Florida Driver License, and required automobile insurance coverage