ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR

BETHANNA • Lower Southampton Township, PA

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About The Position

The Admissions Coordinator receives, promptly responds to, and documents referrals for placing children in a Bethanna foster home. The coordinator reviews available homes with the referring county Children and Youth Agency/DHS, considering the child or youth’s needs and characteristics, the family’s ability to provide care, and the family’s location to determine whether a placement is suitable, including emergency and planned placements. Once the referring county accepts a match, the coordinator contacts the family and arranges the placement. The coordinator also provides referral information received from the referring county to the case team and processes the supporting placement documentation and paperwork.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a human service field.
• Two years of experience in foster care, child welfare, or a related human service area.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in social work or a human service field.

Responsibilities

• Receive, promptly respond to, and document referrals for placement of children in Bethanna foster homes.
• Review open homes with referring county Children and Youth Agency/DHS, considering the child or youth’s needs and characteristics, the family’s capabilities, and location to determine placement suitability.
• Coordinate both emergency and planned placements.
• After a match is accepted by the referring county, contact the family and make necessary placement arrangements.
• Provide the case team with referral information received from the referring county.
• Process supporting documentation and paperwork necessary for placement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level