Soar Benefits Specialist

Bobit Business Media; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Alliance is seeking a SOAR Benefit Specialist to help individuals with mental illness navigate SSI/SSDI applications, prioritizing those experiencing homelessness. The role involves collecting records, writing medical summaries, and coordinating with SSA and DDS to progress applications towards recovery goals.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Human Services or equivalent, strong communication, and driving with a good record.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Creativity in writing detailed assessments and summaries.
• Knowledge of mental health and substance use rehabilitation.
• Ability to relate to diverse individuals and groups.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Screen individuals for SSI/SSDI eligibility based on program criteria.
• Collect medical records and assessment information from multiple sources.
• Write detailed medical summaries about illness severity and functional limits.
• Coordinate with SSA and Nebraska DDS on application progress.
• Identify community resources and coordinate referrals as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Creative writing

Report writing

Mental health knowledge

Driving license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services

Two years post High School in Human Services + two years relevant experience

Job description

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Community Allianceis an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The SOAR Benefit Specialist is responsible for assisting individuals with mental illness in navigating the application process for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for purposes of facilitating access and meeting the recovery needs for persons served. Priority for these services are individuals who experience homelessness and include those with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders.

Duties Include:

• Screen individuals for service eligibility based on program criteria and priorities for service.
• Collect medical records and assessment information from multiple sources to expedite the application process.
• Write detailed medical summaries documenting the severity and duration of the individual’s mental illness and the resulting functional limitations in obtaining gainful employment.
• Communicate and coordinate application progress on a regular basis with Social Security Administration (SSA) and Nebraska Disability Determination Services (DDS).
• Identify other community resources of benefit to the person served and assisting the individual in obtaining services through referral and coordination with other behavioral health, social service, and homeless service providers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services related field, or two years post High School course work in a Human Services field plus two years relevant experience/training of a professional nature.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in mental health and substance use rehabilitation and recovery principles, service delivery, and behavior intervention/management practices on direct service level.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Must be proficient in creative writing and report writing
• Basic knowledge of characteristics and needs of persons with a serious mental illness, including persons with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
• Possession of valid driver’s license and good driving record.