JOB TITLE: SOAR Benefits Specialist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS: Flexible, M-F hours between 9am-5:30pm

PROGRAM/LOCATION: SOAR, Manchester CT

PC#: 2514

OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

The SOAR Benefits specialist will use the SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) model in order to assist individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness who have a serious mental illness, medical impairment, and/or a co-occurring substance use disorder apply for Social Security disability benefits.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with referral sources and community partners to identify applicants through team meetings, outreach, and referrals
• Complete interviews with individuals to gather information to complete SSI/SSDI applications
• Gather medical records and other information to complete SSI/SSDI applications
• Write SOAR Medical Summary Reports for individual applications
• Accompany individuals to appointments at the Social Security Administration
• Coordinate visits to medical doctors, psychiatrists, and other specialists to obtain evidence for the application
• Coordinate case management services with partners and help with providing case management services to individuals when needed
• Assist the team with administrative tasks as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required, concentration in Human Services preferred.

Experience: 2 years’ experience working with homeless population preferred. Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology and ability to synthesize medical records into a summary.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license.

Training: Must Complete SOAR training within two months of hire.

COMPENSATION RANGE*:

$20.65/hr min - $30.98/hr max

• Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as, adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

CHR BENEFITS:

Some of the benefits we offer to full-time staff:

• 12 paid holidays, including a float holiday and your birthday!
• 15 vacation days per year (subject to 6 month grace period)
• Paid sick leave and 3 personal days
• Competitive insurance premiums, including pet and auto insurance!
• Flexible work environment
• NHSC loan repayment program offered at select sites
• And much more…!

CHR is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with (dis)abilities, and veterans to apply.

Education

• Bachelors or better in Human Services or related field