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WFS SSVF/CSI SOAR Benefits Specialist
Location:
Spokane, WA
Description:
Closes: 5/19/24 - Spokane, WA - Full-time/Hourly Wage: $26.00-$27.00 p/h DOE Employment Benefits: https://discovergoodwill.org/benefits/ NOTE: Please apply early, as this job posting is subject to removal before the deadline if sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Thank you. Summary: The SSVF/CSI SOAR Benefits Specialist will report to the General Manager, work with participants in the SSVF/CSI (Supportive Services for Veteran Families/Collaborative SOAR Initiative) & HEN (Housing & Essential Needs) programs, & must be able to work in the community & meet homeless participants where they are, including in the woods, under bridges, & in abandoned houses. Applicants will be required to become SOAR Certified within 30 days of hire. Education &/or Experience : Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in human services field; at least 2 years of experience working directly with individuals experiencing homelessness who have mental illness &/or are dually diagnosed. Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following: Monitor SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Service Administration) & Washington State SOAR for revisions & updates. Recommend changes to Goodwill SOAR Policies & Procedures to the General Manager within 30 days of policy change(s). Refer all external communications from partner agencies & SOAR providers to the General Manager. Provide monthly updates & reports to the General Manager on internal SOAR activities to include the provision of technical assistance to Program/Case Managers. Work with referral sources & community partners to identify SSVF or HEN candidates through team meetings, outreaches, & referrals. Initiate paperwork with participants as referred to program by filing initial documentation of representation with SSA office. Gather medical records & other information to complete SSI/SSDI applications. Write SOAR Medical Summary Reports for participant applications. Accompany participants to appointments at the Social Security Administration. Coordinate visits to medical doctors, psychiatrists, & other specialists to obtain evidence for SOAR applications. Coordinate case management services with partners & SSVF/HEN team to help with providing case management services to participants when needed. Use sound mental reasoning, sound judgment, & have ability to respond calmly & effectively in a crisis-situation while respecting & valuing all clients, regardless of circumstances, behavior, or need. Show a strong commitment to maintain confidentiality in all assignments as directed, maintaining appropriate boundaries with clients & landlords. Complete & maintain required handwritten & computer-based records, files, correspondence, & statistics in a timely, thorough, accurate, & legible manner. Compile, prepare, & maintain & provide narrative reports & presentations as required. May be required to work a variety of shift. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks & meet frequent deadlines. Experience engaging with a diverse population & ability to respond appropriately to crisis situation. Familiarity with Social Security Administration's Blue Book listings. Good writing skills & the ability to analyze extensive data & create written reports with accuracy & brevity. Cursory knowledge of medical & psychiatric terminology & ability to write using same. Ability to maintain professional boundaries & engagement skills with a challenging population & in non-traditional work conditions. Experience with providing outreach & successful engagement to a diverse population, includes working with clients, developing trust, & conducting interviews in non-traditional settings & unstructured environments. Frequent travel by foot, car, or other means appropriate to making contact with population. Perform all responsibilities in service to Goodwill's mission, vison, & values, & to assist participants in ways that aspire to programmatic & administrative excellence. Other duties as assigned. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Goodwill Industries Of The Inland Northwest
Industry:
Community & Social Services
Posted:
April 21 on ApplicantPRO
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WFS SSVF/CSI SOAR Benefits Specialist is a Clerical Benefits Specialist Job at Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest located in Spokane WA. Find other listings like WFS SSVF/CSI SOAR Benefits Specialist by searching Oodle for Clerical Benefits Specialist Jobs.
WFS SSVF/CSI SOAR Benefits Specialist is a Clerical Benefits Specialist Job at Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest located in Spokane WA. Find other listings like WFS SSVF/CSI SOAR Benefits Specialist by searching Oodle for Clerical Benefits Specialist Jobs.