Employment and SOAR Specialist, Covering Multiple Counties

2 weeks ago


Akron, United States Axess Family Services Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

Employment and SOAR Specialist

Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Covering Multiple Counties

Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week

$40,000/Year

Schedule: Determined on a case by case basis


GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Provides linkages to employment and income benefits in order to promote housing stability for program participants.


ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Coordinates with area employers to promote employment for veterans
  2. Conducts cold-calls to employers to seek employment opportunities
  3. Obtains and maintains certification of SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR)
  4. Provides client access to benefits through SOAR
  5. Outreaches and coordinates with local safety councils, career and technical schools, and chambers of commerce
  6. Works closely with veteran advocates and participants for employment planning
  7. Works closely with the program management to exchange data and outcomes per continuum of care policies and grant requirements
  8. Provides advocacy and referrals to community resources as applicable
  9. Maintains confidential client files and records
  10. Compiles monthly statistics and reports on employment
  11. Uses client centered model and conflict resolution practices
  12. Uses Motivational Interviewing techniques
  13. Provides crisis intervention when required.
  14. Attends internal team meetings and any other pertinent meetings within the community.
  15. Works cooperatively with all veterans program staff to ensure effective services delivery.
  16. Identifies gaps in services and reports them to Program Director
  17. Completes other tasks as assigned by Program Director.
  18. Complies with the agency policies and procedures, COA regulations, federal and state, and local requirements, and educational/certification/registry requirements.
Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Demonstrated organizational and communication skills

2. Willingness to learn and apply best practice models as appropriate

3. Valid Ohio Driver’s License and ability to meet agency requirements for driving insurability if applicable; reliable transportation

4. Must be able to meet agency requirements for criminal back ground check (Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation).


MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related degree preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent required.


MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Experience working with low income, homelessness and veteran populations preferred



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