DRC Intake Coordinator

Orleans Parish Sheriff'•New Orleans, LA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Orleans Parish Sheriffs’ Office operates the New Orleans Day Reporting Center (NODRC), a therapeutic program that has been successfully reducing recidivism for 14 years by assisting clients in the successful completion of their Probation or Parole time. The NODRC provides a unique, comprehensive program offering intensive case management, IOP and MAT assistance, educational and vocational services, health and mental health services, and group and individual work. The DRC Intake Coordinator position is located within the New Orleans Day Reporting Center at the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office and reports to the DRC Programs Director. The incumbent will be responsible for providing support to clients referred to the program, completing all intake activities, and maintaining data on potential clients.

Requirements

Professional experience working with individuals who are high-risk or justice-involved people.
Applicants must be proficient with computers (Word, Office, and Excel) and have exceptional time management skills.

Nice To Haves

Applicants with a degree in a human /social service or related field are preferred.

Responsibilities

Schedule and complete intake appointments, orientation, and assessments with each new client referred to the program
Maintain an Intake Spreadsheet and a monthly client appointment calendar
Provide client updates and weekly referral alerts for the Probation Officers
Enter the newly enrolled client's information into the data entry system
Work closely with case managers, interns, or independently to assist clients referred to the program in crisis or with emergency needs
Participate in program recruitment activities/events
Complete monthly reports for contract compliance
Assist with the general program activities such as signing in clients upon arrival, distributing bus tokens, answering phones, graduations, etc.
Participating in weekly team meetings, team building activities, and required training
Facilitate weekly groups as needed
Must be capable of using a creative, strength-based approach with clients while providing ongoing support and accountability.