SOAR Benefits Specialist

PURPOSE

The SOAR Benefits Specialist assists individuals with serious mental illness and other vulnerabilities in applying for federal disability benefits using the SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) model.

Responsibilities

• Direct Client Care
• Engage individuals in need of services and identify potential SOAR candidates
• Complete SSI/SSDI applications through in-depth client interviews and documentation
• Gather and organize medical records and supporting evidence for applications
• Write comprehensive SOAR Medical Summary Reports
• Accompany clients to Social Security Administration (SSA) appointments as needed
• Maintain communication with SSA regarding application status
• Cookordinate with medical providers, psychiatrists, and specialists to obtain required documentation
• Refer and connect clients to community resources including housing, mental health, substance use, primary care, and transportation services

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in human services; one or more years’ experience in mental health field; SOAR certified; valid driver’s license and ability to be insured
• Preferred Qualifications: Two (2) years of experience in the mental health field
• Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders and clinical approaches; strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to build rapport and conduct effective interviews with a diverse population; strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to collaborate with internal teams and external community partners; familiarity with federal and state public benefits programs and/or SOAR; ability to understand and comply with confidentiality laws, client rights, ethical standards, and abuse reporting requirements

PAY AND HOURS

This is a full-time M-F position paying $22.00 per hour, with eligibility for the full benefits package.

WHY WORK HERE

• We believe taking care of our team is essential to the care we provide. Our comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off; health, dental, and vision insurance; life and long-term disability coverage; and additional voluntary benefits.
• We also offer a 401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future.