SOAR Benefits Specialist & Access Advocate

Ri-International; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 68,770,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with company matching

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Recovery Innovations is hiring a SOAR Benefits Specialist to assist individuals experiencing homelessness and severe mental illness in applying for Social Security disability benefits. You will interview clients, gather medical and vocational history, and coordinate with partners to streamline disability applications.

The role emphasizes writing precise medical summaries, navigating SSI/SSDI processes, and ensuring compliance with privacy and federal guidelines while supporting clients toward

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field is required.
• Minimum of two to three years of behavioral health experience in crisis settings or serving underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals applying for Social Security disability benefits using the SOAR model.
• Engage with community partners, conduct interviews, gather documentation.
• Write medical summary reports and ensure complete, accurate disability applications.
• Maintain privacy, security, and regulatory compliance in all documentation.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

De-escalation training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Record systems

Job description

Recovery Innovations is hiring a SOAR Benefits Specialist to assist individuals experiencing homelessness and severe mental illness in applying for Social Security disability benefits. You will interview clients, gather medical and vocational history, and coordinate with partners to streamline disability applications.

The role emphasizes writing precise medical summaries, navigating SSI/SSDI processes, and ensuring compliance with privacy and federal guidelines while supporting clients toward