Veterans SOAR Representative (Full-time, Day Shift)
St. Paul, Minnesota
Employer: Minnesota Careers
Industry: Veterans Services
Salary: $25.29 - $36.71 per hour
Job type: Full-Time
Join a team with a national reputation for excellence! Our mission is to serve Minnesota Veterans and their families. We do this by delivering quality health care, helping to secure benefits, and providing programs and services in higher education, claims, burials, outreach and Veterans’ preference. At the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA), we not only consider it our duty to provide the highest level of care to those who answered our nation's call, we believe it is an honor.
MDVA recognizes that a culturally competent workforce is critical to meet the needs of all Minnesotans. MDVA is committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility at our workplace to support employees as they grow in their careers with the State of Minnesota.
Job Details
Working Title: Veterans SOAR Representative
Job Class: Veterans Claims Representative
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
Job Summary
Do you want to give back to Minnesota Veterans? Join a team dedicated to connecting Veterans and their dependents to Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits. The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans SOAR program supports the governor's vision to end Veteran homelessness in the State of Minnesota by securing stable income for Veterans with disabilities. SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) is a national model that helps individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness who have a serious mental illness, medical impairment, and/or a co-occurring substance use disorder apply for Social Security disability benefits.
In this role, you will work directly with Veterans and their spouses throughout the SSA disability claims process using the SOAR model. Veterans SOAR Representatives promote, support, and administer the program by collaborating with federal and state agencies, county offices, and nonprofit organizations located throughout the state. Consider joining our team and assist in connecting Veterans and their spouses with life-changing benefits. This is an outreach position with in-person appointments with Veterans. Although most meetings will take place within the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, there will be occasional travel into Greater Minnesota. A state vehicle will be provided for both local and out-of-town travel.
MDVA recognizes that a culturally competent workforce is critical to meet the needs of all Minnesotans. MDVA is committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility at our workplace to support employees as they grow in their careers with the State of Minnesota.
Job Details
Working Title: Veterans SOAR Representative
Job Class: Veterans Claims Representative
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Job ID: 80344
- Location: St. Paul
- Telework Eligible: No
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 09/20/2024
- Closing Date: 10/10/2024
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs / Veterans Affairs-MAPE
- Division/Unit: Programs & Services / Veteran SOAR
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: Yes / 50%
- Salary Range: $25.29 - $36.71 / hourly; $52,805 - $76,650 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
- FLSA Status: Nonexempt
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
Job Summary
Do you want to give back to Minnesota Veterans? Join a team dedicated to connecting Veterans and their dependents to Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits. The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans SOAR program supports the governor's vision to end Veteran homelessness in the State of Minnesota by securing stable income for Veterans with disabilities. SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) is a national model that helps individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness who have a serious mental illness, medical impairment, and/or a co-occurring substance use disorder apply for Social Security disability benefits.
In this role, you will work directly with Veterans and their spouses throughout the SSA disability claims process using the SOAR model. Veterans SOAR Representatives promote, support, and administer the program by collaborating with federal and state agencies, county offices, and nonprofit organizations located throughout the state. Consider joining our team and assist in connecting Veterans and their spouses with life-changing benefits. This is an outreach position with in-person appointments with Veterans. Although most meetings will take place within the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, there will be occasional travel into Greater Minnesota. A state vehicle will be provided for both local and out-of-town travel.
Created: 2024-09-22
Reference: 80344
Country: United States
State: Minnesota
City: St. Paul
ZIP: 55114