Intake Specialist

Options for Community Living, Inc.•Brentwood, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Options for Community Living, Inc. is committed to helping Long Island’s most vulnerable families and individuals live healthier, more stable, and productive lives. In 1982, Options was established to respond to the need for housing in the community for people with serious mental illness. Today, Options serves over 2,000 adults and children annually and manages more than 160 residential properties across Long Island. $500 Sign-on Bonus! Options for Community Living, Inc. is looking for an Intake Specialist to join our team! An ideal candidate should meet the following requirements: Must meet standards for designation as Qualified Mental Health Staff (QMHS). A minimum of 2 years of college in a human services related discipline required and 2 years of experience working in a setting with a disabled population. Good writing skills and assessment abilities. Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, valid auto insurance and access to a vehicle is required. Incredible people doing meaningful work. People come to work at Options to help improve the overall quality of life for individuals within the community. Our welcoming workforce is dedicated to helping the most vulnerable Long Islanders reach their fullest potential.

Requirements

Must meet standards for designation as Qualified Mental Health Staff (QMHS).
A minimum of 2 years of college in a human services related discipline required and 2 years of experience working in a setting with a disabled population.
Good writing skills and assessment abilities.
Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, valid auto insurance and access to a vehicle is required.

Responsibilities

The Intake Specialist provides direct assistance to the Intake Department regarding client admissions, transfers and discharges from the agency.
Serves as a support for supervisors for new admissions to ensure that all aspects of the admission plan have been completed.
Conduct intake interviews and write intake summaries.
Assists in all phases of pre-admission case management including obtaining all necessary documentation, arranging for day program transportation, and obtaining benefits.
Provide transportation for clients to visit sites as well as actual admissions.
Participate in the collection and reporting of data regarding referral applications, admission, discharges and transfers within the program.
Contact Service Providers to update the status of pending applications.
Participate in client discharge meetings and intra-agency transfer meetings.
Conduct biannual transitional group meetings.
Provide assistance with client admissions that present with difficult Medicaid and benefit issues.
Support supervisors in all necessary admission documentation, physical exam, PPD, physician’s authorization, application for benefits, coordination of benefits and securing client checks, completing admission forms and admission notes, obtaining medication and food and ensuring transportation of personal belongings if necessary.
Coordinate with the Department of Social services and program staff to ensure inspections and security vouchers are obtained in a timely manner.
Maintain inactive file records in accordance with the retention policy.
Assist with the internal admission meeting form.
Complete assigned discharge follow ups as scheduled.
Assist with maintaining the criminal sex offender background binder and HUD books.
Participate in outreach events or presentations to increase referral activity.
Assist with start-up of any new housing program.
Any other appropriate tasks as assigned by management.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous PTO: 5 Wellness Days, 10-22 Vacation Days, 8 Sick Days, 11 Paid Holidays - yearly
403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance
Wellness Initiatives
Paid Training & On-the-Job Training
Promotional Opportunities
Mileage reimbursement
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account