SOAR Benefit Specialist

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION : Assist individuals who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and / or have mental health or substance use diagnoses in accessing Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and health insurance to maximize their quality of life.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : (NOTE : Qualified persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation will be provided).

• Obtain the SSI / SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) certification and participate in ongoing SOAR training.
• Build collaborative relationships with medical doctors, psychiatrists, and other specialists to obtain support for application process.
• Engage individuals referred in a welcoming manner to aid in gathering health history, disability related information, and work history and barriers.
• Provide intensive assistance to individuals in completing applications for SSI and SSDI.
• Gather medical documentation and create a Medical Summary Report to aid in the application success.
• Accompany individuals to appointments at the Social Security Administration.
• Provide problem solving and advocacy when appropriate as an individual's representative.
• Assist individuals in accessing available health insurance options through Medicaid, Medicare, and the marketplace.
• Maintain knowledge of funding sources and complete related documentation requirements accordingly.
• Complete and maintain individual records according to required timelines.
• Project a positive image of Goodwill and people with disabilities.
• Adhere to ethical standards.
• Maintain a level of productivity that meets revenue requirements.
• Maintain all needed documentation and records, meeting HIPAA, PHI and other confidentiality requirements as defined by law, the Social Security Administration or Goodwill policies and procedures.
• Punctual and consistent attendance and appearance requirements per Goodwill policies.
• Perform work activities in conformance to Goodwill values, immediately report any wrongdoing (unethical / improper conduct, fraud, fiscal mismanagement, etc.), embrace and support diversity, and encourage and support others to do the same.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

STAFF PERSONS SUPERVISED : None

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HOURS : Full time (40) Variable days and evenings as necessary to work with individuals and stakeholders.

JOB CLASSIFICATION : Category Non exempt

Employees are expected to adhere to Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska's ethical code of conduct.

Employees must abide by Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska's Corporate Compliance policies. The purpose of our corporate compliance program is to prevent and detect any criminal, fraudulent, unethical, or improper conduct and take appropriate corrective action.

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