**Compensation is $28.32/hour

Company Overview** For more than 50 years, Insight Housing (formerly BFHP) has provided a comprehensive range of housing, food, and support services to help those in need move from homelessness into a safe and affordable home of their own. We serve in seven counties in the bay area - Alameda County, San Francisco County, Contra Costa County, Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County and Amador County. We are proud of our team members who are very dedicated to our missionto ease and end the crisis of homelessness in our communities.

Program Overview

The Roads Home program is designed to serve very low-income, primarily homeless Veterans and Veteran families. The program assists Veterans in exiting homelessness to permanent housing and in maintaining a permanent housing placement. Services provided by Insight Housing include street and venue-based outreach, case management, permanent housing placement, employment services and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits.

Position Summary

TheIncomeand Benefits Specialist(IBS)position is key to ensuring participants long-term housing stability and achieving Insight Housings annual goals and outcomes.TheIBSis responsible forassistingprogram participants to increase their income and remain stably housed. TheIBSpartners with the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program(HVRP)by providing referrals for employment assistance for those Veterans who can work.For those Veterans who are unable to work, theIBSwill assist with obtaining VA benefits and/or SSI/SSDI benefits.TheIBSworks in close coordination with the Case Manager and with the employment services team across Insight Housing programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist participants with SSI/SSDI application usingSOAR
• Assist Veterans with VA benefits enrollment, and Service Connected Disability, restarting disability benefits, SSI/SSDI benefit enrollment, providing healthcare access and resources.
• Maintain concise and up-to-date client files; including required documentation and case/progress notes, complete and accurate completion of paperwork and HMIS data entry in a timely manner.
• Assist Veteran with financial literacy, including budgeting, money management and savings
• Facilitate financial literacy and money management classes for participants.
• Maintain Veteranparticipant caseload, using case management approach focused on increasing income. Make referrals to in-house and outside services, as appropriate, including counseling on mental health issues, legal advocacy, job readiness workshops, and pre-employment training.
• Assess participant readiness for work and guide them through the referral process for HVRP.
• Work with participants to developan individualized strengths-based smart goal plan addressing the needs and barriers identified in the assessment process.
• Refer participants to appropriate education, training and employment resources. Determine eligibility for federal/state employment and training programs.
• Case coordinate with Case Manager and community service providers to support participant success.
• Adhere to laws regarding confidentiality and reporting requirements; maintain knowledge of current HIPAA certification standards.
• Have a clear understanding of PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, alcohol and drug dependency and other mental health issues.
• Participate in department staff meetings and case conferences.
• Perform other related duties as required by supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

BA/BS in Social Services or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Minimum of twoyears experiencein financial management or budgeting.

Knowledge of the special population, familiarity with issuessurrounding trauma, mentalillness and substance abuse strongly preferred.?Familiar with client intake and assessm nts.

Strong communication skills with behavioral interviewing skills, including the ability to produce solid documentation in acomputer basedsystem.

Ability to work independently, with minimum supervision and as a member of a team.

Ability to interact in a supportive and professional manner with staff and clients of diverse culture and economic backgrounds.

Ability to work unsupervised, in the field for part of shift with a commitment to issues related to ending homelessness through employment.

Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and follow through. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Ability to maintain professional conduct, attitude and appearanceat all times.

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