Job Number: 26-6805
Job Summary:
The SOAR Specialist completes SOAR applications and provides specialized training, advocacy, and assistance to consumers who may be eligible and wish to apply for SSI/SSDI benefits. Services are provided to identified individuals who have experienced or are at risk of homelessness, accompanied by significant behavioral health, medical, and/or substance abuse issues, utilizing a recovery-based and trauma-informed perspective. The SOAR Specialist operates in a dynamic environment, develops extensive knowledge of community resources, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and cultivates a clinical skill set by forging therapeutic relationships with diverse community members. The SOAR Specialist may operate in non-traditional settings and unstructured environments to meet individuals where they are at. The SOAR Specialist works in partnership with racially and culturally diverse individuals to define and facilitate their desired life outcomes. SOAR Specialists participate in diagnostic evaluations and provide assessment of strengths, preferences, functional impairments and symptoms of psychiatric and/or co-occurring disorder(s) at regular intervals to ensure optimal and personalized services. The SOAR Specialist works under the general supervision of the SOAR Team Lead as well as a LPHA who provides ongoing evaluation and oversight of assessments, diagnoses, and treatment. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule.
Integral Care employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.
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Hours: Full- Time
Workdays: Monday - Friday
Workhours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Salary: $24.18 - $25.39, based on education.
Why join us: Integral Care has proudly served Travis County residents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
By joining our team, you will find rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we can help improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Imagine your career at Integral Care!
Employee Benefits:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex or age.
For specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role.