Job Description

Pay Rate: $26.44/hour ($55,000 annually)

We offer:

Medical (100% employer paid for employees only), 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 to include employer paid health insurance premiums 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.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

Must hold at least a Bachelor's Degree Social Work or related area of study from an accredited university; or a Master's Degree in Social Work or related area of study, with one year experience preferred. Must acquire knowledge of community resources Must be computer literate and be proficient in Outlook, Excel spreadsheets, and Microsoft Word. Must be able to work proficiently in a Windows environment and be able to learn other software applications quickly. Must have reliable transportation and be able to use personal vehicle to transport clients if and when needed. Must have and maintain clear driving record, must have valid Florida Driver License, maintain required automobile insurance coverage.


EOE/ADA/DFW


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