Intake Coordinator

Job Summary: Options for Community Living is seeking an experienced Intake Specialist to provide direct assistance to the Intake Department regarding client admissions, transfers, and discharges from the agency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct intake interviews and write intake summaries.
• Assist in all phases of pre-admission case management, including obtaining necessary documentation, arranging for day program transportation, and obtaining benefits.
• Provide transportation for clients to visit sites and actual admissions.
• Participate in the collection and reporting of data regarding referral applications, admissions, discharges, and transfers within the program.
• Contact Service Providers to update the status of pending applications.
• Participate in client discharge meetings and intra-agency transfer meetings.
• Conduct biannual transitional group meetings.
• Provide assistance with client admissions that present with difficult Medicaid and benefit issues.
• Support supervisors in all necessary admission documentation, physical exam, PPD, physician's authorization, application for benefits, coordination of benefits, and securing client checks.
• Coordinate with the Department of Social Services and program staff to ensure inspections and security vouchers are obtained in a timely manner.
• Maintain inactive file records in accordance with the retention policy.
• Assist with the internal admission meeting form.
• Complete assigned discharge follow-ups as scheduled.
• Assist with maintaining the criminal sex offender background binder and HUD books.
• Participate in outreach events or presentations to increase referral activity.
• Assist with start-up of any new housing program.

Requirements:

• Must meet standards for designation as Qualified Mental Health Staff (QMHS).
• A minimum of 2 years of college in a human services-related discipline required and 2 years of experience working in a setting with a disabled population.
• Good writing skills and assessment abilities.
• Valid driver's license, safe driving record, access to a vehicle, and valid auto insurance required.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Generous PTO: 5 Wellness Days, 10-22 Vacation Days, 8 Sick Days, 11 Paid Holidays - yearly.
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Wellness Initiatives.
• Paid Training & On-the-Job Training.
• Promotional Opportunities.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.

Salary Range: $43,680/yr. ($24.00/hr.) - $54,600/yr. ($30.00/hr.)

Salary offers will be commensurate with experience and other qualifications.

Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, or 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (35 hours/week)

Location: In-person based out of our Ronkonkoma office, with field visits required in Nassau and Suffolk County

Pay Type: Non-exempt