Intake Service Coordinator
Summary
Under the direction of a Client Services Manager, the Intake Service Coordinator provides assistance with determining if applicants ages 3 years and older present with a developmental disability. The responsibilities of an Intake Service Coordinator may include:
- Conducting social evaluations/assessments;
- Obtaining relevant applicant information, and reviewing all findings to assist in the determination of a developmental disability;
- Sharing information with the Multidisciplinary Team through the eligibility determination process; and coordinating meetings with the Multidisciplinary Team to assist applicants and family members in understanding the new diagnosis, their impact, and the next steps;
- Comprehensive documentation and follow through with clinical recommendations.
Minimum Employment Standards
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and two years of direct assessment experience. A Masters degree in Social Work is preferred. A Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related human services field may be substituted if a minimum of the subsequent 18 months of work experience was concentrated in client assessment and evaluation. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.
Skills and Abilities
Understanding of family systems and human dynamics, knowledge of developmental disabilities, familiarity with the prevailing philosopy in the field of developmental disabilities, good organizational skills, demonstrated ability to work independently and cooperatively as a part of an interdisciplinary team, excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency with MS Word and MS Outlook.
Starting Salary Range: $55,078 - $65,665
Equal Opportunity Employer