POSITION SUMMARY:

Person in this position will be primarily responsible for a managing a caseload of the County of Fresno's Department of Social Services General Relief (GR) recipients with disabilities that are experiencing literal homelessness. Must be able to complete training in SOAR and becoming certified to assist individuals with applications for Social Security Disability benefits. This position is responsible for screening each referral for disability and assisting with the gathering of necessary documents. Advocacy activities including linking individuals to services in the community, case record management, communication with SSA Disability Program. Person will coordinate with the Case Manager to complete intake assessments, monitor program process and intervene as necessary. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Serve as an active part of the Housing Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP) team and carry out all required responsibilities as needed. Complete SOAR online course training for certification. Intake and assessment of incoming participants to determine eligibility and appropriate services. Manage of a caseload of homeless participants including maintenance of client files, development of services plans, completion of assessments, and tracking pertinent data. Assist in the submission of Social Security Disability applications (SSI or SSDI), utilizing the SOAR model. Create individual plans, monitor, and update plan weekly, and have exit plan. Participate in case staffing decisions regarding current strengths and resources and the need for additional resources. Educate, refer, and act as a liaison for individuals to community agencies and businesses that appropriately address needs for food, clothing, transportation, medical services, mental health care, and other mainstream services (i.e., WestCare, Fresno County, community medical services, Veterans Administration, Housing Authority FMCoC). Maintain client files according to company policy and contract requirements. Heavy documentation; Homeless Management Information System and WestCare's Clinical Data System. Provide daily, weekly, and monthly reports as requested. Assist and monitor data collection and statistical reporting and complete Quality Improvement reports as requested. Attend scheduled meetings and presentations with referral. Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and Perform all other duties as assigned.