Job Description:
Job Title: SOAR Benefits Specialist
Location: Independence, MO
Department: Adult Community Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
Join our compassionate team where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults affected by homelessness and co-occurring disorders. As a SOAR Benefits Specialist , you’ll utilize the SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access and Recovery) model to help individuals navigate the complexities of SSI/SSDI applications and access other necessary entitlement benefits. We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about helping others achieve their goals.
In this role, you will assist individuals in completing crucial applications, gather necessary documentation, and ensure they receive the benefits they deserve. Your work will contribute significantly to our mission of providing comprehensive support and empowering those in need.
This position offers…
Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
Workplace Culture – An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
Additional Perks & Benefits – Scroll down to the bottom of this post to learn more
Key Responsibilities:
Complete SSI/SSDI applications according to established policies and procedures of the program
Link persons served to SSA and coordinate information and needed documents between SSA and DDS (Social Security Administration & Disability Determination Services)
Deliver and conduct electronic transfer of all needed application forms to SSA
Collect existing medical evidence, including outside treating sources
Complete assessments and write medical summary reports for all persons served as assigned or identified
Coordinate and communicate with primary Integrated Health Coach and Team
Collaborate with representative payee services as needed
Conduct ongoing follow-up with SSA and DDS as needed
Collect data for SOAR outcomes, including monthly approvals and year-end SOAR approval data
Track SOAR applications according to grant requirements
Refer persons served who are not eligible for benefits advocacy services to partnering programs
Identify information and collect documentation necessary for filing of benefits applications, including required consent and authorization forms
Document all contacts with persons served and chart progress
Assist in program development and quality assurance activities as directed by the supervisor
Complete annual training requirements as outlined by agency requirements and supervisor
Perform other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor
Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required
Able to become a certified SOAR (SSI, SSDI, Access and Recovery) service provider
Experience working in the behavioral health field preferred
Additional Qualifications:
Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check
Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment
All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter
Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance
Physical Requirements:
ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during the work shift.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time…