SOAR Benefits Specialist

Austin, TX

Full Time

SAFE Rapid Rehousing

Mid Level

SOAR Benefits Specialists

SAFE Rapid Rehousing Program seeks a full-time SOAR Benefits Specialists. The SOAR Benefits Specialist is responsible for providing assistance to homeless individuals with disabilities by assisting them with applying for and receiving disability benefits.

About SAFE:

SAFE’s mission is our name: Stop Abuse For Everyone. We achieve our mission by acknowledging and responding to the intersection of child abuse, sexual assault, human trafficking, and domestic violence.
The SAFE Alliance grew out of the courageous work of the Center for Battered Women, the Austin Rape Crisis Center, and the Austin Children’s Shelter, all respected, women-led human service agencies created by volunteers and informed by survivors who needed support, safety and justice.
With over 20 programs and 400 staff, we have been serving the Austin community and beyond for over 30 years.
The SAFE Alliance strongly encourages members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color; LGBTQ+ identified people; gender-nonconforming people; individuals with disabilities; veterans; and people who speak a language in addition to English.

About this position:

We need you to fill the role of SOAR Benefits Specialists. This is a full-time, exempt position at our Grove Campus location with the ability to work hybrid from home and in office. Travel is required to meet clients in person. SALARY UPDATE: We will pay you an annual salary of $45,000 to $48,000 based on experience.

Key Duties:

Responsible for SOAR services to SAFE clients who are homeless and have a disability. Work with clients to collect medical records and personal/medical history, complete functional assessment, write recommendations and submit SOAR applications to the Social Security Administration in a timely and effective manner.
Help clients to increase income in support of their housing stability and self-sufficiency goals. Carry a caseload of at least 6 SOAR clients.
Provide information in a clear and simple manner; be flexible and responsive to clients, colleagues and community partners; and demonstrate reliability and consistency in order to instill trust.
Excellent time management, attention to detail, and organizational skills required. Demonstrate excellent decision quality.
Complete interviews with individuals to gather information to complete SSI/SSDI applications and gather medical records and other information to complete SSI/SSDI applications.
Coordinate case management services with partners and help with providing case management services to individuals when needed.
Coordinate visits to medical doctors, psychiatrists, and other specialists to obtain evidence for the application.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field or lived experience and/or other professional experience working with individuals who are experiencing homelessness.
Experience providing direct service advocacy or case management services required.
Knowledge of domestic and sexual violence, human trafficking, and child abuse required; familiarity with risk assessment and safety planning required.
Ability to listen carefully, build rapport, gather and synthesize information, and work effectively with a diverse group of clients.
Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation required. This position will conduct regular home visits and community-based services.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Pass all required criminal history background checks (including an FBI fingerprint check), as well as a pre-employment drug screen and TB test.
All employees are required to comply with policies regarding COVID-19, which may be subject to change. COVID vaccines are still highly recommended, and we encourage employees to get vaccinated if they are able.

About our benefits:

Full-time employees receive employer paid health insurance, short-term disability, and life insurance. *
Optional dental, vision and pet insurance. *
403(b) retirement plan with an employer match, and 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO), 4 Personal Holidays, 7 Paid holidays, and more. *
We’ll provide you with an amazing work environment where you’ll get to make a difference every day.

Please Note: All new employees regardless of status will be required to start their employment on either the 1st or 16th of the month and will be required to attend a three-day new employee orientation that is held both in-person and virtually.

*Benefits are prorated based on date of hire and hours worked. Eligibility is dependent upon FTE, status, etc.

For the most up-to-date and comprehensive list of our job openings, please visit our career page: http://jobs.safeaustin.org

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