Admissions Coordinator

PARKER PERSONAL CARE HOMES•Lakewood, CO

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

Support a culture where those receiving services are healthy, safe and valued! We are looking for an Admissions Coordinator who wants to help enhance the quality of life of people with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are receiving or seeking to receive services with PPCH. Our mission is to build an inclusive and supportive community for the people we serve, and we are doing just that, one individual at a time. Founded in 1995, Parker Personal Care Homes (PPCH) has supported people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the Colorado Front Range for almost 30 years. As an organization that takes pride in the community we’ve created, we are determined to remain true to our core values of: Community, Innovative Thinking, Individualized Approach, Family Acceptance and Equality, Compassion, Personal Growth. Our goal is to maintain a culture of happiness, career satisfaction and personal growth - all while providing excellent services to our customers. We provide extensive training and hands-on learning opportunities, excellent benefits, competitive pay, and career paths for people who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required
Successful completion of the required training provided by PPCH
2+ years of work experience in the field of social services or human services, serving children, teens or adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) is required
Strong computer skills with proficiency using Microsoft Office suite or similar software is required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including effective listening skills, even when non-traditional communication is used is important
Ability to lead, influence, direct and motivate team members, families, and contractors in order to provide quality services, and onboard individuals seeking support quickly and collaboratively in their preferred setting is key
Strong organizational skills, effective and creative negotiation skills, the ability to prioritize well, think critically and problem-solve is necessary
Must be dependable, trustworthy, and self-motivated with the ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision, once trained
Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to meet PPCH’s driving requirements

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree is preferred

Responsibilities

Ensuring a seamless admission experience for families, guardians, and people with disabilities as they transition to or begin to receive services from PPCH.
Supporting people receiving services in creating the lives they desire by facilitating successful partnerships and services.
Acting as liaison between our members receiving services, Host Home Providers, family members, and team members to ensure the pursuit of the member’s goals and choices.
Ensuring that services and support are provided in a way that respects and acknowledges an individual’s self-expression, self-worth, self-reliance, and effective decision-making.
Build and maintain relationships with referral sources, families, guardians, and people with disabilities looking to receive services in the community and respond to inquiries, comments, and complaints promptly and professionally.
Continually and consistently evaluate and assess programs, and make recommendations regarding improvements to services, supports, and customer satisfaction.
Assist with the onboarding and training of newly contracted providers and ensure that training, resources, and work environment are provided to support our members in services in pursuing their goals, activities of interest, and social interactions.
Attend team meeting and ensure implementation of the person-centered service plan and applicable rights modifications for our members in services.
Complete inspections of the living environments for members in residential services from PPCH to make sure standards are met.
Ensure bookkeeping and recordkeeping for caseload meets standards of PPCH and State and Federal agencies and also know and understand PPCH and other regulating agencies’ policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines and much more…