SOAR Online Course: Child Curriculum
This course trains case workers to assist children (under age 18) who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and have a serious mental illness, medical impairment, and/or a co-occurring substance use disorder to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), a Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefit program.
About the SOAR Online Course: Child Curriculum
What you will learn:
- Comprehensive information about SSI and SSA's disability determination process
- SOAR Critical Components of completing and submitting comprehensive and high quality SSI applications
How you will learn it:
- Seven comprehensive classes each include a series of articles and “Try-It” quizzes.
- Apply what you learn by completing a Practice Case SSI Application Packet for a fictional applicant. We provide the video interviews, medical records, and progress notes you need!
- You will work at your own pace, starting and stopping as you wish.
Who Should Take the SOAR Online Course?
- Anyone who would like to learn more about SOAR and the SSI application process for children. There is no cost and no obligation to complete the course once enrolled.
- Class 1: The Need for SOAR provides a broad overview of the SOAR model, often referred to as “SOAR 101.” This may be helpful for agency administrators and supervisors of SOAR-trained staff.
- However, completion of the entire course and submission of a Practice Case Application Packet is geared toward case workers who will be assisting with SSI applications using the SOAR model.
- Completion of the course and Practice Case takes an estimated 20 hours.
- Practice Case Application Packets are submitted to the SAMHSA SOAR TA Center for individualized review and feedback within 10 business days. Revisions may be requested.
- Certificate of Completion includes 20 CEUs from the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).
- Your state may have additional SOAR training/certification requirements. See our State Directory.