Supported Employment Case Manager - SOAR
Supported Employment Case Manager - SOAR
St Catherine's Center for Children offers a comprehensive range of programs designed to offer hope, foster growth, and improve the lives of the children and families we serve.
Description
SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) is a model that helps individuals experiencing or at-risk for homelessness who have mental illness and/or a co-occurring substance use disorder or other medical impairments apply for Social Security disability benefits. Supported Employment is an evidence based practice that engages adults living with mental illness and/or substance abuse in employment opportunities.
Responsibilities included but not limited to:
- Engages, recruits and develops a network of employers
- Work with referral sources and community partners to identify candidates through team meetings, outreaches, and referrals
- Coordinate visits to medical doctors, psychiatrists, and other specialists to obtain evidence for case
- Coordinate case management services with partners and help with providing case management services to consumers when needed
Position Requirements
- BSW or Bachelor’s Degree in human service field preferred. An associate’s degree and experience in related field with relevant experience will be considered.
- Experience with providing outreach and successful engagement to a diverse population, includes working with clients, developing trust and conducting interviews in non-traditional settings and unstructured environments
- Complete 16 hours on-line SOAR training upon hire.
- Clean and valid NYS driver’s license
SHIFT Days
WEEKENDS REQUIRED
REQ NUMBER HOM-19-00002
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.