Advocate for Homeless Individuals

4 days ago


Maywood, Illinois, United States Housing Forward Full time

**Job Summary:**

Housing Forward is seeking a highly motivated and experienced SOAR Benefits Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our WRAP Team, you will play a vital role in helping individuals experiencing homelessness who have a serious mental illness, medical impairment, and/or co-occurring substance use disorder apply for Social Security disability benefits.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience working directly with individuals experiencing homelessness who have a serious mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorder. A Bachelor's degree in a related field or training as a Peer Specialist is also required.

**Key Responsibilities:**

  • Work closely with internal referral sources and community partners to identify applicants through team meetings, outreach, referrals, and other community events.
  • Conduct interviews with individuals to gather information to complete SSI/SSDI applications.
  • Gather medical records and other necessary documentation to support applications.
  • Write comprehensive SOAR Medical Summary Reports for individual applications.
  • Accompany individuals to appointments at the Social Security Administration.

**Requirements:**

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or training as a Peer Specialist.
  • At least 2 years of experience working directly with individuals experiencing homelessness who have a serious mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorder.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet frequent deadlines.
  • Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel) and database management.

**What We Offer:**

Housing Forward offers a competitive salary range of $65,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on experience. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and have the skills and experience required for this role, please submit your application.



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