Intake Coordinator

State of Maine • Rockland, ME

4d • $26 - $35 • 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 complete outreach and education on the Intake and eligibility process with community members in school settings. You will also 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
• 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.
• Please submit a copy of your transcripts with your application materials.
• At least 1 year of experience working with incapacitated and dependent adults.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• A relevant Masters degree

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
• 12 days of sick leave
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for all employees welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents.
• Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level