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Case Manager/SOAR Specialist (Bridge Shelters)
Location:
San Diego, CA
Description:
POSITION TITLE : Case Manager/SOAR Specialist DEPARTMENT : Bridge Shelters REPORTS TO : Supervising Case Manager FLSA : Full-time, Non-Exempt BENEFITS : Alpha Project offers a generous benefits package, including 14 paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision premium, and group life insurance. PAY RANGE : $24-$28 an hour, commensurate with experience Training: Administratively strong case managers are encouraged to apply. On-the-job training acceptable for the SOAR Component; visit https://soarworks.samhsa.gov/ . Training is estimated at 20 hours and must be completed in the first two weeks. 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, or a co-occurring substance use disorder apply for Social Security disability benefits. The SOAR/Benefits Specialist is responsible for creating a positive and empathic environment while providing eligible residents assistance accessing SSI/SSDI. The SOAR/Benefits Specialist works with the assigned CM/HS to develop individualized case plans that promote client progression towards securing housing, obtaining medical insurance, increasing income, and other needs to be self-sufficient and ultimately secure and maintain housing. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • 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. • Accompany individuals to appointments at the Social Security Administration. • Coordinate visits to medical doctors, psychiatrists, and other specialists to obtain evidence for the application. • Coordinate case management services with partners and help with providing case management services to individuals when needed. • Assist the team with administrative tasks as needed. • Performs intake interviews, assessments and refers clients to appropriate community resources, as needed. • Work with residents/clients to identify and overcome barriers to securing housing and increasing income. • Assist clients with obtaining and completing necessary documents to access housing, benefits, or increasing income. • Provide encouragement and direction to residents/clients. • Maintains prompt documentation using HMIS, following agency and best standard practices. • Assesses the client's needs, and arranges, coordinates, monitors, evaluates, and advocates for a variety of services to meet those complex needs, including: • Assists clients in identifying, enrolling, and attending appropriate medical, substance abuse, and therapeutic services. • Connect clients with partner agencies and services. • Assess clients for employment, social security, and disability eligibility. • Assist clients in benefits enrollment. • Assist in coordinating transportation for clients for necessary appointments. • Maintains a productive case management relationship with residents. • Meets with clients at least weekly to review, evaluate and support individualized housing, financial, and self-sufficiency action plans. • Addresses unanticipated client/resident needs/issues as they arise. • Participates as a member of a multi-disciplinary team that reviews client cases and develops action plans that meet the individual needs of each client. • Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to organization standards and all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: • Work collaboratively with all team members. • Participate in staff training, staff meetings, and development activities as directed. • Perform other duties as directed by Director/Manager. QUALIFICATIONS: Experience and Education • Experience as a case manager, employment case manager, or social worker; or any equivalent combination of education, training, preferred. • Two (2) years of prior experience working with homeless populations, required. • Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field, preferred. • SOAR training and experience, preferred. Other • Familiarity with the Social Security Administration's Listings of Impairments, preferred. • Cursory knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology, preferred. • Good writing skills and the ability to analyze extensive data and create written reports with accuracy are required. • Ability to communicate in person and over the phone, required. • Firm understanding of Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Word, required. • Strong verbal communication skills, required. • The ability to adhere to policies and procedures, required. • Understanding of confidentiality protocols and protecting personal information, required. • Ability to organize and prioritize projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, required. • Effectively problem-solve and maintain composure in high-pressure situations, required. • Act as a liaison with partner agencies. • Ability to work independently with minimal daily supervision, required. • Knowledge of the utilized practices and principles is preferred, including Housing First, Trauma-Informed Care, Conflict Resolution, Motivational Interviewing, Low Barrier Operations, and Prevention and Diversion. • Experience with principles and practices of data collection and report preparation, HMIS experience, preferred. • The employee may lift and move up to 25 pounds, and standing and walking are routine elements of the position.
Company:
Alpha Project For The Homeless
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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Case Manager/SOAR Specialist (Bridge Shelters) is a Social Services Case Manager Job at Alpha Project for the Homeless located in San Diego CA. Find other listings like Case Manager/SOAR Specialist (Bridge Shelters) by searching Oodle for Social Services Case Manager Jobs.