馃専 Join Our Team as a SOAR Benefits Specialist at AIM Center! 馃専Are you passionate about helping vulnerable populations, transforming lives, and supporting those in need? AIM Center is looking for a dynamic SOAR Benefits Specialist to assist individuals experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and co-occurring disorders in obtaining Social Security disability benefits. Make a real impact in our community!
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AIM CENTER, INC.
Job Description
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JOB TITLE:聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽SOAR Benefits Specialist聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽
REPORTS TO:聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Housing Director聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽
SUPERVISES:聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽N/A聽聽聽聽聽聽
JOB CLASSIFICATION:聽聽聽聽Non-Exempt
Salary:聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽$42,000.00
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聽AIM Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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PURPOSE OF POSITION:聽To assist individuals experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and/or co-occurring substance use disorders in obtaining Social Security disability benefits. The SOAR Specialist is essential in streamlining the application process, providing support, and ensuring the individuals have access to vital resources throughout their journey.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Client Assessment and Engagement:
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Application Assistance:
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Case Management:
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Accompany individuals to appointments at the Social Security Administration.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Meet all HIPAA standards including but not limited to exchanging information, keeping Protected Health Information (PHI) secure, and following procedures to protect electronic transmission/access to PHI in the Clubhouse and the community.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Document and maintain up-to-date information in AWARDS (Electronic Health Record) and in client files regarding services provided in compliance with state and federal regulations.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Maintain detailed case notes and documentation
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Monitor the status of applications and follow up with the Social Security Administration as needed.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Provide continuous support to clients throughout the application process, including attending hearings and appointments if necessary.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Assist clients in arranging transportation.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Provide outreach and successful engagement to a diverse population
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Assist clients in arranging transportation (to clinical, medical, and any other appointments deemed necessary.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Provide outreach and successful engagement to a diverse population, including working with clients, developing trust, and conducting interviews in non-traditional settings and unstructured environments.
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Collaboration and Advocacy:
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Work closely with community organizations, healthcare providers, and social services agencies to coordinate services and resources for clients.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure they receive the support and resources they need.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Participate in community outreach and education efforts to raise awareness about the SOAR program.
Training and Development:
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Participate in SOAR training sessions and remain current on best practices and changes in SSI/SSDI policies.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Provide training and support to other staff members and community partners on the SOAR model.
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路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Adhere to Organization policies and procedures, professional/ethical standards, and legal requirements regarding the SOAR process.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Maintains clear and healthy interpersonal boundaries, complies with laws and regulations, and adheres to all professional ethical standards, and confidentiality.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Transporting Clubhouse Members as needed; driving AIM company vehicles, required bus training provided.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Participates in Clubhouse socials and holiday staff rotation coverage.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Uphold best practices of the Clubhouse Model and fidelity to the International Clubhouse Standards.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Skills and Abilities:
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Other Requirements:
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Reliable transportation and maintain personal vehicle insurance meeting the minimum liability requirement throughout employment.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.
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Work Environment:
The position may involve travel to various locations within the state, including encampments, shelters, healthcare facilities, and clients' homes. Some evening and weekend work may be required.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
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AIM Center provides work-life balance and competitive compensation. Eligible employees receive a rich collection of benefits. These include, but are not limited to:
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路聽聽聽聽 聽聽聽Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
聽路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Dental
聽路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Vision
聽路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/ Behavioral Health
聽路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
聽路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Coverage
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match up to 3% of annual salary
聽路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Generous Paid Time Off
聽路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽12 Paid Holidays
聽路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Extended Illness Bank
$42,000 - $42,000 per year