Intake Specialist

**Job Title**: Intake Specialist

**Reports to**: Director of Intake and Social Services

**Location**: Bronx, NY

**Job Classification**: Full-time

**Shift**: Monday-Friday & some weekends, 35-40 hours per week

**FLSA**: Non-exempt

**Salary Range**: $23 -$25 per hour

The Intake Specialist conducts the initial interviews (and meetings) with parents, transition coordinators, and social workers who request services provided by DBIS. They will also document eligibility requirements for the new individuals. In addition, the Intake Associate responds to requests for information and assistance by writing and appropriately routing referrals in-house and providing other information to callers that will facilitate their accessing resources, services, and benefits of DBIS. The Intake Associate will report to the Director of Intake and Social Services

**Education & Experience**:

- Associate Degree in social work preferred or one year in human services, special education, or related field.
- Spanish Speaking is a plus
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to get along well with co-workers and many administrative and management levels.
- Capable of working under pressure and deadlines
- Responsive for supervision
- Flexibility and a strong work ethic; willing to take on additional tasks and work beyond regular work hours when required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access

**Summary of Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position**:

- Adopts implements and promotes agency values and philosophy. Accepts referrals, supports the family during the referral process, obtains family history (including all intake and medical documents), and assures that Medicaid and documentation of a current diagnosis are in or pending.
- Identifies client needs during initial contact with client and family. Also, you need to obtain additional information through telephone and other contacts as appropriate.
- Prepares and enters information into the data system. Review possible plan of action in the event of ineligibility for case management services.
- Monitors all information and referral activities of families awaiting the assignment of a care manager as necessary. Has to contact all families on the wait list monthly.
- Advocates for clients to protect their rights and entitlements as recipients of mental health services and as persons eligible for benefits such as special education, Medicaid, etc. Provides direct Assistance to clients and families in accessing and securing resources.
- Maintains a record of all intake information, including but not limited to (Intake referrals, phone calls, sign-in sheets for parent visits, school visits, etc.).
- Maintain client and family confidentiality rights in compliance with State and Federal laws.
- Prepares and submits reports summarizing activities upon request
- Providing support and information to families of the individuals we serve.
- Provides Assistance to parents in communicating with program staff, Medicaid Coordinators, DDRO, other clinics, etc.
- Assist as part of the DBIS Conflict Resolution Team.
- Participate in an open house and CCO presentation.
- Follow up with families every two months to discuss the individual's progress.
- Perform other duties when requested.
- Prepares and submits reports summarizing activities upon request

**As for Full-time**:

- Empire BSBC Premium Medical Health Insurance
- Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance Benefits
- 403(B) Retirement Plan, 2% bonus match based on Agency Fiscal year ending turnover,
- Short-term disability
- Term Life Insurance
- New York Commuter Benefits
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Paid sick and vacation time to eligible full-time employees after completing a 3-months introductory period

So that you know, proof **of COVID-19 vaccination is required.**

Partnerships with local businesses like Stew Leonard, TJ Maxx, and Marshalls have allowed the vision to grow exponentially. In addition, taking on residential programs has allowed us to serve those that need round-the-clock supervision.

It's only the beginning. As we change lives every day, we change in the process. So the work continues, and we look forward to what lies ahead.

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person