SOAR Benefit Specialist Public Defender's Office
Summary
Provide case management and benefit-enrollment support to homeless individuals, including SSI/SSDI applications and SOAR program tracking, in Clearwater, FL.
Pay Rate: $26.44/hour
We offer:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term and Long-Term Disability.
- 5 days of Paid Time Off
- 16 Paid Wellness Days and Holidays - Including the week of Christmas off!
Do you envision working for a dynamic, mission-driven organization which supports the community while fostering an employee culture of appreciation and fun? If your answer is yes, then an employment opportunity at Directions for Living may be a great fit for you! We offer an excellent salary and benefits package for all full-time employees, PTO and paid company holidays, 403b retirement, EAP, and year-round employee wellness and appreciation initiatives.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This is a professional position providing case management services, 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. The SOAR Benefits Specialist is responsible for ensuring an annual client facing client care number annually. Achieving the minimum required weekly, monthly and annual client facing client care hours is an essential function of this position.
Directions for Living is an essential services provider. All Directions for Living employees 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.