Intake Coordinator

Trinity Services Inc.•New Lenox, IL

3d•$55,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Intake Coordinator is responsible for managing the end-to-end intake and admissions process for residential and day services, with a primary objective of maintaining the highest possible level of filled capacity. This role ensures that referrals move efficiently from inquiry to decision, vacancies are actively managed, and accurate, actionable data is used to drive timely person and service matching and coordination. The Intake Coordinator serves as the centralized source of intake operations, vacancy tracking, and referral coordination. This position works closely with Network Directors, Independent Service Coordinators (ISCs), families, and other external partners to identify appropriate candidates for available openings while minimizing the number of days a service opening remains unfilled in efforts of supporting organizational sustainability.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple referrals and timelines simultaneously
High level of follow-through and attention to detail
Ability to work effectively with databases, spreadsheets, and tracking tools
Clear, professional communication skills and personal presentation with families, referral sources, and internal stakeholders
Ability to bring structure, focus, and accountability to complex, multi-party processes
Sound judgment when evaluating information related to service needs and placement considerations
Able to work at least one evening weekly with scheduling flexibility based on the needs of the position
Be able to lift over 40 pounds from floor to waist unassisted
Be able to push and pull 75 pounds
Be able to push wheelchairs up to 200 pounds
Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
Operate motor vehicles
Physical activities that could be used include: driving, balancing, pulling, pushing, standing, climbing, grasping, stooping, crouching, crawling, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and repetitive motion.
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, or a related human services field (Master’s Degree strongly preferred)
Experience working with HCBS-funded services, residential programs, and/or care coordination systems
Demonstrated experience coordinating intake, admissions, referrals, or similar operational workflows preferred
Comfortable using data to measure performance, identify trends, and support decision-making

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for all incoming residential and day service referrals.
Coordinate and process referrals, ensuring timely acknowledgment, organized documentation, and ongoing communication with individuals, families, ISCs, hospitals, schools, and other referral partners regarding status, next steps, and opportunities.
Maintain a real-time, centralized vacancy list and track key intake metrics, including days awaiting placement, stage in process, and likelihood of successful placement.
Partner with network leadership staff to develop and maintain residential site profiles reflecting matching criteria such as age, gender, medical needs, behavioral needs, accessibility, etc...
Develop and manage a structured waiting list of people and families seeking services.
Maintain regular communication with waiting list participants and coordinate tours of homes and programs to support informed decision-making and appropriate matches.
Coordinate screenings, visits, and admission activities with residential networks and program leadership.
Track referral timelines from intake through admission and identify barriers or delays, escalating concerns and recommending solutions as needed.
Chair and facilitate weekly intake meetings focused on vacancies, candidates, decisions, and next steps.
Maintain and utilize intake and admissions data to monitor performance indicators and prepare routine reports and trend analyses to support operational and strategic decision-making.