Soar Specialist
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$60,000 - $65,000 a year
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Neighborhood Coalition For Shelter Inc —Bronx, NY
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Case Manager -Bi-lingual Preferred
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Bilingual Domestic Violence Child Advocate
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Soar Specialist

Westhab Inc. - Yonkers, NY

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Job Details

Full-time $60,000 - $65,000 a year 23 hours ago

Qualifications

Master of Social Work
Master's degree
Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
Organizational skills
Social Work
2 years
Communication skills

Full Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: SOAR Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Adult Housing & Services

FLSA: Non-Exempt

LOCATION: Yonkers, NY

REPORTS TO: Program Coordinator/Director

SALARY: $60,000.00 to $65,000.00

SUMMARY:

The SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access and Recovery (SOAR) model focuses on helping individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness who have serious mental illness, medical impairment and/or a co-occurring substance use disorder apply for Social Security disability benefits. The SOAR Specialist must be able to work in the community and meet individuals experiencing homelessness where they are, including places not meant for habitation such as abandoned houses, under the bridge, etc. This position requires at least 2 years of experience working directly with individuals experiencing homelessness who have a serious mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorder; evidence of ongoing training and education in related areas such as mental illness, substance abuse, and/or homelessness; an ability to work in non-traditional settings and unstructured environments; and a valid state driver’s license with a clean driving record. SOAR training is a plus. The position requires someone who is organized and has an ability to prioritize tasks quickly. The SOAR Specialist will also attend any trainings/certifications as required by the state. Proof of covid 19 Vaccine is required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with referral sources and community partners to identify applicants through team meetings, outreach and referrals.
Conduct and 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 office.
Coordinate visits to medical doctors, psychiatrists, and other specialists to obtain evidence for the application.
Builds and maintains a good rapport with consumers through engagement and good communication skills.
Acts as a liaison and advocates between consumers and a variety of organizations and services, such as medical care, social services agencies, homeless court, and disability benefits.
Develops and cultivates relationships with outside agencies, acts as liaison for consumer care referrals.
Maintains all required documentation and required reports on each consumer served to ensure coordinated consumer services and to document program effectiveness.
Maintains agency and consumer confidentiality at all times.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in social work or related field preferred, with at least two years of experience working directly with individuals experiencing homelessness.
Experience with providing outreach and successful engagement to a diverse population and conducting interviews in non-traditional settings.
Strong computer, presentation, written and verbal communication skills required.
Ability to analyze extensive data and create written reports with accuracy and brevity.
Superior organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet frequent deadlines.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and engagement skills with a challenging population and in non-traditional work conditions.
Evidence of ongoing training and education in related areas such as mental illness, substance abuse, and homelessness.
Familiarity with Social Security Administration’s Listings of Impairments.
Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology and ability to write using such terminology.

POSSIBLE WORK CONDITIONS:

Frequent travel by foot, car or other means appropriate to making contact with population.
Must be able to adjust to the environment of the target population (streets, shelters, encampments).
Extensive work on computer.
Sitting for extended periods of time.

AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS:

Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard working professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA):

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards

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Domestic Violence Mobile Shelter Advocate

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Case Manager

Entitlements Specialist

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Senior Case Manager

Case Manager -Bi-lingual Preferred

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Bilingual Domestic Violence Child Advocate

Bilingual - (Spanish Speaking Case Manager) - Domestic Violence Programs - NYC

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: SOAR Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Adult Housing & Services

FLSA: Non-Exempt

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