Intake Coordinator

State of Maine•Rockland, MA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Intake and Eligibility Caseworker for the Office of Aging and Disability Services, you will respond to referrals from community members for Developmental Services Case Management eligibility for adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism. You will meet with individuals, families, case managers and other stakeholders during the intake process to assess client needs while gathering information required for an eligibility determination. You will enter information in the OADS database system, Evergreen, for intake and eligibility purposes by required deadlines. You will also complete outreach and education on the Intake and eligibility process with community members in school settings and provide state case management for a small number of cases on a limited basis.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree from an accredited educational institution in Social Work/Social Welfare; OR a Bachelors Degree in a related social service/social welfare/social work area which includes at least 12 courses in behavioral science, social science, or social work; AND must have or be eligible for conditional or full licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) as determined by the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure.
Applicants must have or be eligible for conditional or full licensure at the Licensed Social Worker (LSW) level as issued by the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure.
An LSW requires an earned BA/BS in social work/social welfare.
An LSW-Conditional requires an earned BA/BS in a field related to social work/social welfare.
Possession of a valid Class C Maine Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Chapter 10 of the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure regulations defines a field related to social work or social welfare as including but not limited to: “behavioral science, social and behavioral sciences, childhood development, education, human development, mental health and human services, psychology, educational psychology, rehabilitation services, and sociology.”
The board will consider degrees in other areas on an individual basis.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience working with incapacitated and dependent adults.

Responsibilities

Respond to referrals from community members for Developmental Services Case Management eligibility for adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.
Meet with individuals, families, case managers and other stakeholders during the intake process to assess client needs while gathering information required for an eligibility determination.
Enter information in the OADS database system, Evergreen, for intake and eligibility purposes by required deadlines.
Complete outreach and education on the Intake and eligibility process with community members in school settings.
Provide state case management for a small number of cases on a limited basis.
Maintaining accurate referral reports with data and submitting them to your supervisor in a timely manner regarding referrals.
Gathering information in a complete and accurate manner to fully document all pertinent facts for eligibility determinations.
Meet with transition specialists within the department on individual cases for review.
Determining when to notify and consult with the Casework Supervisor and others.
Accurately assessing crisis situations and need for emergency intervention and notification of supervisory staff if such needs arise during intake.
Present to members of the public in group settings, transition fairs, and meetings the role of intake and eligibility.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
12 days of sick leave per year
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60 - $13,650.48 annual value) , depending on salary.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.