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SSI Minors Advocate Duties: Conducts initial and follow-up interviews of applicants and clients in the office, on the phone and at outreach locations out of the office. Prepares forms and gathers documentation for submission to the Social Security Administration. Requests and evaluates medical evidence. Does basic and routine factual investigation and legal research. Prepares memorandums, letters, and standard legal documents. Develops and maintains good working relationships with a variety of healthcare providers and government and social service agencies. Represents clients at administrative hearings. Assists with community outreach and education. Upon request of Senior or Lead Attorney, perform additional duties consistent with abilities and need for services. Compliance with all program and grant requirements.
Qualification and Experience
Qualifications: B.A. degree, or A.A. degree and paralegal certificate from a recognized paralegal training program, or demonstrated equivalent experience which shows strong writing, verbal, reading analytical, and research skills. Ability to gather and complete information from clients in a telephone interview or in person interview. Ability to respond to clients in a calm, empathetic and professional manner while courteously directing the conversation to the pertinent issues. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently as well as support team efforts, and to strategize and plan so as to timely and consistently meet grant deliverables and reporting requirements Must have reliable transportation Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills to handle individual caseload. Desired: Fluency in written and spoken Spanish preferred Experience as an advocate, including intake, interviews and research related to legal issues or experience in a related field. Experience in client customer service including intake, interviews and research related to legal issues, or experience in the field and understanding of related systems, laws and regulations. Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income people. Ability to work successfully with people from diverse backgrounds. Deadline: 08/31/2020
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