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Kenneth Young Center · 19 hours ago

SOAR Benefits Specialist

Arlington Heights, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

Kenneth Young Center is a not-for-profit dedicated to providing comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services. The SOAR Benefits Specialist's goal is to increase access to income and benefits for individuals with low income, assisting clients in applying for Social Security disability benefits and coordinating with Social Security staff.

Health CareMental HealthNon ProfitSocial Impact

Hiring Manager

Ethan Tutor León

Responsibilities

Complete SSDI/SSI Outreach, Access and Recovery (SOAR) training within 45 days of hire and maintain knowledge of best practices

Conduct basic evaluation of client's eligibility for Entitlements

Maintain a caseload of clients that includes persons actively applying for benefits, going thru appeal, and monitoring the case for persons who have previously applied

Gather medical history from clients and submit record request to facilitate benefits application

Complete SSI/SSDI benefit applications per SOAR process and enter into SOAR system to track applications

Facilitate the transfer of SSDI/SSI benefits and entitlements starting prior to transition and within 5 days of transition into the community

Explain representative payee services and assist client to transfer benefits to a new payee, as needed

Accompany clients to attend appointments and hearings with Social Security

Assess client eligibility and complete applications with clients for pharmaceutical assistance programs, housing assistance programs, LINK/food stamps, Medicaid, and other available benefits, when appropriate

Assist clients with Medicaid Spenddown Requirements and facilitate completion of all necessary paperwork and supporting activities to establish the spenddown deductible prior to the Class Member moving from the NF/SMHRF/IMD

Interpret and communicate, at the service delivery level, Center policies and procedures

Meet or exceed productivity target of approximately 50% direct service

Remain compliant with internal reporting and documentation requirements as set by Kenneth Young Center and State Funder

Participate in a Statewide learning collaborative to share ideas and successful strategies with other SOAR providers

Interpret and communicate, at the service delivery level, Center policies and procedures and meet agency quality and compliance standards

Submit, in a timely and accurate fashion, schedules timesheets, mileage and other reports required by the Center’s policies and procedures

Qualification

SOAR trainingSocial Security benefitsSocial Work degreeMedical documentationTechnology proficiencyClient assessmentCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

BA/BS in Social Work or closely related discipline from an accredited institution of higher learning

Valid Illinois driver's license, auto insurance, and access to reliable vehicle

Basic technology, smartphone, and computer proficiency; knowledge of web-based team communication tools (ex. Microsoft Teams), electronic health records, telehealth programs, and internet skills

Employee must successfully complete SAMHSA's online SOAR training within 45 days of being hired