SOAR Benefit Specialist Public Defender's Office

Directions for Living; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Wellness & Holidays

Job summary

Directions for Living is seeking a SOAR Benefits Specialist to deliver case management and community-based support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. You will assist with benefit enrollment and SSI/SSDI applications, including outreach and recovery services in the community.

This professional role emphasizes achieving annual client care hours and essential services, with a mission-driven environment and opportunities to impact the community, including a benefits-focused

Qualifications

• Must hold at least a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited university; or a Master's Degree in Social Work with one year experience preferred.
• Must acquire knowledge of community resources.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in Outlook, Excel, and Word; able to learn other software quickly.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services and supportive interventions in the community.
• Assist individuals and families with benefit enrollment and SSI/SSDI applications.
• Ensure annual client-facing hours and outreach to homeless individuals.

Skills

Case management

Outreach

SSI/SSDI knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term and Long-Term Disability.
• 5 days of Paid Time Off
• 16 Paid Wellness Days and Holidays - Including the week of Christmas off!

Pay Rate: $26.44/hour

We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term and Long-Term Disability.
• 5 days of Paid Time Off
• 16 Paid Wellness Days and Holidays - Including the week of Christmas off!

Do you envision working for a dynamic, mission-driven organization which supports the community while fostering an employee culture of appreciation and fun? If your answer is yes, then an employment opportunity at Directions for Living may be a great fit for you! We offer an excellent salary and benefits package for all full-time employees, PTO and paid company holidays, 403b retirement, EAP, and year-round employee wellness and appreciation initiatives.

Position Summary

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 annually. 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 Directions for Living employees 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.

Qualifications

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

• Must hold at least a Bachelor's Degree 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 experience preferred.
• Must acquire knowledge of community resources
• Must be computer literate and be proficient in Outlook, Excel spreadsheets, and Microsoft Word. Must be able to work proficiently in a Windows environment and be able to learn other software applications quickly.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to use personal vehicle to transport clients if and when needed. Must have and maintain clear driving record, must have valid Florida Driver License, maintain required automobile insurance coverage.

EOE/ADA/DFW

Smoke Free Campus

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For the safety of all clients and team members, please remember that Directions for Living is a private business and 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).