SOAR Disability Benefits Specialist- Grant Funded- Atlanta

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Job Title:

SOAR Disability Benefits Specialist
- Grant Funded
- Atlanta Agency:

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Job

Requisition :

Not Applicable (United States of America)
Compensation Details:

BASED ON EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Job Description:

Job Title:

SOAR Disability Benefits Specialist
- Grant Funded
- Atlanta Workplace:
Region 3 Field Office
- Decatur, Ga.Hybrid- 3 days per week in office

Travel: 40%

Job 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, and/or a co-occurring substance use disorder apply for Social Security disability benefits.

Responsibilities of the SOAR Disability Benefits Specialist include but are not limited to the following:

The SOAR Benefits Specialist will report to the SOAR Program Manager. The SOAR Disability Benefits Specialist must be able to work in the community and meet individuals experiencing homelessness where they are, including in the woods, under bridges, and in abandoned houses. 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 Benefits Specialist will also attend any trainings/certifications as required by the state.

The position is responsible for initial outreach to the providers in the community, DBHDD Hospitals, ongoing outreach services, and completion of the application process, and/or technical assistance as needed to ensure completion of the application. This position reports to the SOAR Program Manager.

Note:

This position is community based and will require moderate to extensive local travel.

Essential

Responsibilities include:

Training
• Participate in trainings related to SOAR.
• Facilitate training classes as needed or requested.
• Provide technical assistance to community providers, hospitals, , regional and state agencies such as the GA DBHDD regional offices, GA Department of Corrections and Community Supervision) and other stakeholders with an interest in the SOAR process.

Completion of the SSI Application
• Completion of the SSI/SSDI application according to established policies and procedures of the project.o Compile all the medical records, assessments and observations into a medical report that summarizes how their disability impacts their life, their activities of daily living and their ability to work.
• Collection of existing medical evidence, including visiting treating sources.
• Assists qualified mentally and physically disabled homeless individuals to access SSI, SSDI, and mental benefits.
• Utilize interview and engagement skills to complete multiple assessments and collect evidence to substantiate the client’s claim.

Coordination
• Coordination and communication with social workers and case managers.
• Linkage and coordination with SSA, referral to and linkage with…