What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOAR Specialist position at Abode Family?
Abode, one of the largest and effective nonprofits working to end homelessness in the Bay Area, is seeking a SOAR Specialist for our programs in Solano County.
Position Summary: SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) is a model that helps 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. This position is responsible for assessing clients' eligibility for SOAR services, collecting, and summarizing disability documentation, and submitting final applications on behalf of clients.
The People and Culture: You will be surrounded by some of the most talented, supportive, smart, and kind leaders and teams - people you can be proud to work with! Abode Services regularly recognizes employees’ efforts, seeks employees’ input, and cares for employees as people with lives outside of work. We believe that we make better decisions and provide quality services when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. People of color make up nearly 70% of our workforce and we strive to recruit and retain employees from all backgrounds.
Our Benefits and Perks:
- $28.85 - $36.00 per hour
- Flexible work schedules
- 100% paid health benefits for employees
- 31 PTO / Holidays per year
- 403(b) Retirement Plan w/ Employer Match & Contribution Programs
- Dynamic, mission-drive culture and supportive leadership
- Professional Development Opportunities, Leadership Academy Programs, Annual All Staff Events & Holiday Parties
How You Make An Impact:
- 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.
- Coordinate case management services with partners and help with providing case management services to individuals when needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- management services to individuals when needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
How You Meet Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Human Services, Social Work, Sociology or related field required.
- Personal life experiences with recovery from addiction, homelessness, and/or mental health recovery preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of field experience working with people with co-occurring disorders and who have a history of homelessness.
- Experience with providing outreach and successful engagement to a diverse population, including working with clients, developing trust, and conducting interviews in non-traditional settings and unstructured environments.
- Understanding and practice of culturally sensitive components of direct service delivery through open dialogs and self-exploration with diverse groups.
- Reliable transportation and proof of a valid and current California Driver’s License and current insurance along with a clean DMV record required.
Work Conditions/Environment:
- Must be able to adjust to the environment of the target population including making visits to encampments, shelters, and personal living environments when needed.
- Must be able to work in a shared office environment with moderate to high noise level with frequent contact and interruption.
- Multi-level buildings with stairs and/or ramps.
- Frequent travel by car throughout the county region and surrounding areas.
- Work in program service environments, which may include entering program offices, non-agency offices and meeting areas.
Notice: This description is to be used as a guide only. It does not constitute a contract, commitment or promise of any kind. Abode Services reserves the right to change, add, delete, upgrade, or downgrade the position as dictated by business necessity at any time with or without notice.
Notice: Abode Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace
Salary : $29 - $36
