SOAR Advocate

CrossWinds Counseling & Wellness • Emporia, KS

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery) Advocate position helps individuals at risk for/experiencing homelessness who have a serious mental illness, medical impairment, and/or a co-occurring substance use disorder apply for Social Security disability benefits.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree plus two years’ experience in the health and human services field OR four years’ experience in the health and human services field is required.
• Must complete Case Management Training and provide certificate within 6 months of hire.
• Must Complete SOAR Certification.
• Computer experience in Microsoft Office programs and basic computer fluency.
• Ability to work with persons with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a therapeutic team.
• Possess demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to react effectively in a variety of human service situations.
• Must be certified in Managing Aggressive Behaviors (MAB), which includes training in proper restraint/physical intervention techniques to be utilized as a last resort.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or counseling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the consumer in the completion and submission of Federal Entitlement reviews from Social Security Administration (SSA) and KDHE’s KanCare Title 19 Disabled Medicaid program.
• Assists individuals in informing SSA and KDHE of physical address changes, current phone numbers, emergency contacts, etc. to avoid disconnection of federal benefits.
• Enters data into the SOAR TA Center Online Application Tracking database (SOAR OAT).
• Participates in training activities through the SOAR Base Camp site.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of all client services, as defined by state licensing agencies, funding agencies, and CrossWinds standards and requirements. Submits daily, progress notes, client status reports, and all other related services, documentation and paperwork in a timely manner and acceptable format.
• Develops knowledge of community resources and how to access these services for the benefit of clients.
• Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship and professional demeanor with clients, external community partners, agency staff members, and visitors.
• Attends professional workshops and seminars in order to maintain and improve professional skills and meet licensure/certification requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree