Columbus House, Inc.
Job Posting: Full Time (40 hours/week), FLSA Non-Exempt, Non-Essential
Covid-19 SOAR Benefits Specialist VEVRAA Federal Contractor: Priority Referrals of Protected Veterans Requested Company Overview & Mission
Columbus House opened its doors in 1982 to provide services for men and women at least 18 years of age. Our goals quickly broadened from the mere provision of food and shelter and simple survival, to understanding and working toward overcoming the problems which cause people to become homeless.
Columbus House, along with its core of loyal supporters, friends, and volunteers, has remained committed to fulfilling its mission: "To serve people experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk by providing life-saving outreach, shelter and housing and by fostering their personal growth and independence. We advocate for and create affordable housing to end homelessness in our communities."
Purpose and Functions
Under the direction of the Middlesex Emergency Services Manager, the Middlesex PATH/DMHAS Covid-19 SOAR Specialist uses the SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) Model with homeless populations to assist in accessing benefits. Provides technical Assistance to Middlesex Coordinated Access Network (CAN) including support for action plan implementation, training observations with feedback, and assistance with tracking outcomes in order to document success and help access additional resources.
Duties and Responsibilities Coordinate the SOAR application submission process through a comprehensive review of each application for accuracy and completeness. Provide technical assistance regarding electronic submissions to the Social Security Administration and entering submission data into the federal database. Act as liaison to Medical Records and other hospital departments, Disability Determination Services, Social Security district office and other relevant services when necessary to secure provision of documents. Direct the appeals process as necessary. Attend weekly and monthly agency, program, and network meetings. Supports behavioral health provider organizations by ensuring best practices are followed with regards to SOAR implementation, monitoring and reporting at each organization. Assists with increasing system capacity of representative payees for SSI/SSDI recipients. Other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in related field with 3 years' work experience in a professional environment. Valid drivers' license with a good driving history. Excellent organizational and time management skills with a deadline-oriented mindset. Strong written and oral communication skills employing the English language. Proficient in Microsoft Office and other common desktop applications. Knowledge of behavioral health service models. Strong familiarity with Social Security Administration processes. Ability to collaborate successfully with others. Able to meet all documentation requirements. Supervised by: Middlesex Emergency Services Manager
Salary: $19.23 per hour based upon education and experience plus excellent benefits
Schedule: Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with some flexibility
Benefits Medical, dental, vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with full time employment 401 K retirement plan with employer matching contribution Paid time off 10 paid holidays Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
