Intake Coordinator

MONTICELLO AREA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY • Charlottesville, VA

23h • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Intake Coordinator supports MACAA’s mission to reduce poverty and promote self-sufficiency by serving as a primary point of entry for individuals and families seeking services. This position is responsible for conducting client intake and eligibility screening for agency programs and services, primarily emergency assistance. The Intake Coordinator ensures accurate data collection, compliance with funding source requirements, and delivery of services in a respectful, client-centered manner. This position requires close attention to detail, strong communication skills, and working knowledge of community services in the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle, Louisa, Fluvanna, and Nelson Counties.

Work schedule is Monday, Tues, Thurs, and Friday (20 hours per week).

Requirements

• Highschool diploma or GED.
• 1+ year of experience in client intake, reception, customer service, or human services.
• Technology skills—You quickly learn how to use new programs and platforms and can troubleshoot for yourself and your clients successfully.
• Data-management skills — You’re able to collect, organize, and manage large quantities of information across multiple platforms and processes, while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive data.
• Ability to work independently and with a team —You can complete significant portions of your tasks independently and come together with the team when necessary to support one another through collaboration, troubleshoot issues, and implement new ideas.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incoming calls, emails, and walk-in inquiries; provide accurate information about agency services, eligibility criteria, and application processes.
• Conduct intake procedures for individuals and families seeking assistance and help clients complete applications as needed.
• Complete standardized intake forms, assessments, and releases to support the determination of eligibility and service delivery.
• Enter accurate and timely client data into case management and reporting systems.
• Maintain organized and confidential client files.
• Assist with tracking intake activity, service utilization, and basic program outcomes for reporting and monitoring purposes.
• Support program staff with tasks related to intake, eligibility verification, and documentation.
• Communicate with the team and community partners to ensure clients receive respectful, timely, and informative services.
• Ensure communication with clients is comprehensive and complete, and done with empathy and integrity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED