Public Benefits Specialist Junior

Summary

Join us in making a positive difference in the lives of others by advocating for change and working with influential people to effect changes in policy. As part of our SSVF Team, you will provide targeted support for benefits advocacy to individuals currently or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

Requirements

• Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail: Gather and interpret data, identifying trends, patterns, and insights to inform decision-making. Ability to consistently produce high-quality work, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Work effectively with others, seeking out and building positive working relationships with colleagues, participants, and stakeholders. Work effectively with others, contributing to team goals and recognizing the strengths and contributions of others
• Communication: Convey information clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing) to individuals and groups in a manner that informs, engages and maintains their attention
• Creativity and Initiative: Take action and make decisions without being prompted, demonstrating a proactive approach to work and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities. Think outside the box, generating innovative solutions to problems or challenges
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Analyze and evaluate information and situations, identify key issues, consider alternatives, and make logical decisions based on sound reasoning that will achieve the desired outcome
• Ethics and Boundaries: Maintain ethical and professional standards, demonstrating honesty, integrity, and a commitment to doing the right thing in all situations while maintaining professional boundaries

Responsibilities

• Participate in street outreach activities to develop relationships and build rapport in the interest of connecting clients to long-term services designed to help them obtain and maintain permanent housing and improve their overall well-being
• Receive and accept benefits assistance referrals
• Initiate and track the progress of referrals throughout the provision of services
• Provide strengths-based service coordination services designed to assist clients with obtaining and maintaining mainstream benefits
• Provide supportive services focused on enhancing clients’ ability to independently problem-solve, utilize effective coping skills, and manage and self-coordinate own care
• Utilize evidence-based practices in service delivery, such as intensive case management, Motivational Interviewing

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plan