SOAR Benefit Specialist Countywide

Directions for Living•Clearwater, FL

2d•$26 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

This is a composite position providing case management, supportive interventions, and assistance with benefit enrollment to individuals and families who are homeless. Work involves outreach, access, and recovery services to individuals experiencing homelessness and assisting them with the SSI/SSDI application for benefits. Services are provided in the community. Required to meet client facing hours. Directions for Living is an essential services provider. All Directions for Living Team Members must be willing and able to provide vital support and essential services to the people that we serve in the event of an emergency, pandemic or other disaster situation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field required.
One year experience preferred.
Must be willing and able to provide vital support and essential services in the event of an emergency, pandemic or other disaster situation.
Weapons or firearms are not permitted in any of our facilities. If you carry a weapon, it must remain secured in your vehicle.

Responsibilities

Providing case management, supportive interventions, and assistance with benefit enrollment to individuals and families who are homeless.
Performing outreach, access, and recovery services to individuals experiencing homelessness.
Assisting individuals with the SSI/SSDI application for benefits.
Providing services in the community.
Meeting client facing hours.
Being willing and able to provide vital support and essential services in the event of an emergency, pandemic or other disaster situation.