SOAR Benefits Intern

Arlington Heights, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SOAR Benefits Intern

Kenneth Young Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit dedicated to providing comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services to individuals of all walks of life. Located in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago we offer a wide range of services including outpatient therapeutic care recovery-oriented support community prevention LGBTQ outreach older adult services and crisis intervention. Our team welcomes and celebrates unique perspectives and represents the diversity and vitality of our local communities. Join our team to grow in your career while building stronger healthier communities.

Internship Description:The SOAR Benefits Intern supports the agencys mission to increase access to income and public benefits for individuals with little to no income. Interns assist SOAR Benefits Specialists in providing targeted client-centered services to adults transitioning from nursing facilities through the Colbert/Williams Transition Program as well as individuals diverting from nursing facility placement through the Front Door Program.The intern will receive training in the SSI/SSDI Outreach Access and Recovery (SOAR) model and gain hands-on experience assessing client eligibility for public benefits. Responsibilities include assisting clients with applications for pharmaceutical assistance programs SNAP Medicaid and Social Security benefits (SSDI/SSI). Interns may also accompany clients to appointments and hearings with the Social Security Administration and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) as appropriate.

Responsibilities / Skill Development:

Client engagement and customer service skills
Community resource identification coordination and referral
Experience and understanding of social work practices and working with adults with mental health challenges
Familiarity with the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)
Experience assisting with applications for SSDI/SSI public benefits and entitlement programs

Time Frame:One Semester (flexible) Spring 2026.

Career Development: This internship would prepare interns as they explore positions such as case worker care coordinator or benefits specialist.

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(Please note this is an unpaid internship.)

Required Experience:

Intern

SOAR Benefits InternKenneth Young Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit dedicated to providing comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services to individuals of all walks of life. Located in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago we offer a wide range of services including outpatient therapeutic care r...