Intake Specialist

MercyFirst • Syosset, NY

28d • $54,000 - $57,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Intake Specialist is responsible for the screening and placement of children in appropriate placements and ensuring vacancies are filled.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
• 2+ years casework experience in the child welfare field or related field required.
• Knowledge and training in working with children/adolescent & families including child & adolescent development stages and family dynamics.
• Must maintain a valid Driver ‘s License with a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Review all referrals for placements from multiple sources
• Serves as the liaison with oversight agencies for residential referrals.
• Promote our programs and strategize with internal and external stakeholders to increase utilization and best practices.
• Collects & processes intake data and shares data with appropriate parties.
• Maintains electronic referral logs.
• Complete intakes, including initial assessments, orient child/family to the program & obtain consents, and complete all admission forms.
• Arrange and complete pre-placement interviews as needed, in order to establish a waitlist for all programs.
• Conceptualize & organize ideas clearly, descriptively and concisely in verbal and written work.
• Demonstrates competency in understanding the range of treatment required for children and adolescents.
• Maintain documentation in computer systems within established timeframes.
• Addresses after-hours requests for placement on a rotation.

Benefits

• A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family
• 403B retirement benefits
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, 12 paid holidays)
• Free employee assistance program through National EAP
• Insurance discounts for our staff and their families
• Training to support professional and personal development
• Employee wellness program
• Employee recognition activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees