SOAR Representative 1st Shift

SOAR Representative 1st Shift ( 7am-3pm)

Location: Peoria Illinois

Compensation: $19 p/hr

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.

Hours:Monday - Friday 7am - 3pm

Working At NYAP

• Competitive salaries and benefitsincluding a 401(k)
• Medical Dental and Vision insurance
• 22 days offeach year
• 11paid 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

The SOAR Representative will perform duties including but not limited to:

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Programs 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 individuals 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

• Bachelors 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 yearsexperience 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 drivers license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $10000/$300000 bodily injury liability as required by agency.

If this describes YOU please apply today!

We Are

National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention Positive Youth Development Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children youth and families.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures socioeconomic ethnic religious and racial backgrounds.