SOAR Representative

Soar Representative

Location: Matteson, Illinois

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

Compensation: $40,000

Position Summary

The SOAR Representative works to increase access to Social Security disability benefits for eligible individuals who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and have a serious mental illness, medical impairment, and/or co-occurring substance use disorder.

Working At NYAP

• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 22 days off each year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Friday Summer hours
• Work anniversary trips
• Mileage reimbursement
• Peace Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program's mission, values, and philosophies.
• Participate in the development of the individual treatment/service plans with the client, caregiver(s), referring agency, caseworker, significant family member(s), and natural support.
• Promote recovery by increasing access to SSI/SSDI for individuals with disabling conditions.
• Assist in family reunification efforts with the individuals' primary families or other permanent living arrangements consistent with the individual's case plan.
• Regularly review the goals, progress, and activities of the assigned individual with the supervisor.
• Complete all relevant training on a timely basis as required by state, contract, and/or licensing agency standards.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintain client contact as required by program expectations.
• Actively and directly engage with the individual to meet service needs and goals/objectives of the treatment/service plan.
• Interact with the individual to develop a trusting, supportive relationship while assisting the individual in achieving identified goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services related field or CRSS certification.
• Become SOAR certified within 30 days of hire.
• Working, reliable telephone.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

Other Skills

• 2 years experience working directly with individuals and families is preferred.
• Works well independently and as a team member.
• Multi-task efficiently and be flexible in all situations.
• Openness to traveling as needed.

Driving and Vehicle Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability as required by agency.

If this describes YOU, please apply today!