SOAR Specialist
Phoenix, NM - USA
Job Summary
Summary
The purpose of SOAR is to improve access to SSI/SSDI for homeless individualsespecially those affected by substance abuse and mental health conditions who often experience difficulty in accessing such benefits.
What You Will Do to Help End Homelessness
- Identify clients that are eligible for SOAR program.
- Provide intensive assistance through the application process.
- Collaborate with partner agencies including the Social Security Administration.
- Track and enter data as it relates to SSI/SSDI applications.
- Write medical summary reports to support SSI/SSDI applications.
- Communicate with clients SSA Medical Records Departments and other agencies to complete the SSI/SSDI application process.
- Participate in weekly/monthly SOAR Coordination Meetings.
- Liaise with SOAR technical assistance (TA) specialist.
- Assist Housing Program Manager with SOAR presentations and trainings.
Youre An Ideal Fit If You Have
- Bachelors degree in human services field or Public Administration or related discipline or equivalent in experience
- Familiarity with the Social Security Administration and processes for applying for state and local benefits and entitlement programs
- Experience working with DDS SSA Medical Records Departments and other agencies to complete the SSI/SSDI application process
- Strive for innovation and think outside the box.
- Experience working in areas of crisis with vulnerable populations
- Multi-lingual (Spanish is a plus)
- Personal Experience with Homelessness
- Have experience working with populations experiencing homelessness
- Non-Profit Background
- Superior written and verbal communication skills (Spanish a plus).
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally with staff clients and other external contacts.
- Ability to handle sensitive material maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and displaying sound judgment.
- Valid Drivers License/Clean 3-year MVR
- Mobility sufficient to conduct regular duties within a normal office environment.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds in order to safely manage office supplies and equipment
Required Experience:
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About Company
Keys to Change and Key Campus are a collaborative force of 15 partner organizations with the shared outcome of ending homelessness for people everyday.