Youth Independent Living Admissions Coordinator

Intercept Health

10d•$60,000

About The Position

Youth Independent Living Admissions Coordinator This is a full time, salaried position with weekday hours, however on-call for emergencies. Yearly compensation up to $60,000 based off education and experience. Now offering a sign-on bonus of $3,000 Intercept Health is a family-owned agency, headquartered in Richmond, with additional office sites in more than 15 locations across the state. Started as a single group home provider in 1996, Intercept's primary goal at that time was to "redefine the group home experience." As the needs of families and communities changed, Intercept responded with the development of the LifeBridge Continuum of Care. Now in our 26th year, Intercept Health continues to evolve through collaboration with community partners to create innovative services. Today, Intercept's 650 colleagues offer more than thirty services to meet the unique needs of youth and their families throughout Virginia. Our team members exhibit our VALUES - STOP & ASK: Service Excellence - "WOW" clients, customers, and coworkers. Team Loyalty - help others succeed. Ownership - "see it, own it, solve it, do it." Passion - inspire with positive energy and effort & Authenticity - be genuine and trustworthy. Solution Focused - overcome challenges with creativity. Kindness - smile, encourage, and respect everyone. The selected candidate will have a Bachelors degree in Social work or a field related to social work but not limited to psychology, special education, or counseling; one year of experience in providing casework services to children and families preferred. Essential duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Social work or a field related to social work but not limited to psychology, special education, or counseling
Valid driving record, safe automobile, current and sufficient auto insurance.
Successful completion of background screening.

Nice To Haves

one year of experience in providing casework services to children and families preferred.

Responsibilities

Scheduling and conducting youth admissions
Receiving and organizing the transmission of referral information
Coordinating pre-placement interviews and site visits
Coordinates resident admissions
Promote the involvement of staff, caregivers, other natural and community support planning services for each youth
Transport youth as necessary
Provide feedback and recommendations for the development of new programs
Develop new business relationships with viable counties/states
Provide 24 hour on-call service ensuring the safety of residents and promoting support of program staff; work evenings and weekends as needed
Inform the Program Director or Regional supervisor of concerns and issues related to meeting group expectations and/or resident needs
Serve on Treatment team and attend meetings to contribute to the development of the Independent Living program.