ADMISSIONS SPECIALIST

Job Details: Job Location: Main Campus - Syracuse, NY, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $27.00 - $28.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: Some, Job Shift: Day/Evening, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, The AdmissionsSpecialist is the primary person responsible for screening referrals and completing admissionsto the Children’s Crisis Residenceswhen on shift. This roleisresponsible forfiling paperwork as well as quality assurance initiatives related to the admissions process. This position is scheduled to best accommodatethe volume ofreferralsreceivedand admissions, i.e., weekday evenings. Overtime opportunities are available. The AdmissionsSpecialist role requires an individual with a diverse skillset who is process-oriented and appreciates a varied set of responsibilities in their day-to-day work.Participation in anafterhourson-call rotation may berequired.A strong grasp of, and dedication to, the mission of Elmcrest and the Children’s Crisis Residencesisamust. Responsibilities: Manage the referralhotlineand conduct referral screenings. Scheduleadmissionsappointments. Coordination ofadmissions withco-workers ensuring families are welcomed to the Children’s Crisis Residences in a warm, conscientious, andtimelymanner. Review ofadmission paperworkto ensurefidelity to regulation and policy. Clerical duties related to referrals and admissions. Collaborationwith the leadership team of each Children’s Crisis Residence. Screen incoming referrals and conduct admissions within and without typically scheduled workhours. Other Duties as Assigned: Please note this job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that arerequired ofthe employee for this job. Duties,responsibilitiesand activities may change at any time with or without notice. Elmcrest’sCore Values & Competencies: Honesty:Act with integrity and behave in a manner consistent with our policies, Code ofConductand any regulatory and ethical guidelines. Utilize practices and techniques professionals train to interact with children,familiesand co-workers appropriately. Willingness to Learn:Open to new experiences and learning new skills and information that can improve professional development, progressive work environments and support the mission of Elmcrest. Dedication to Purpose:Display the necessary passion and empathetic abilities to serve the Elmcrest mission. Committed toimprovethe lives of children and families. Social Concern:Value human dignityand haverespect for others. Actively seek out diverse approaches and points of view. Self-Examination:Systemicallyobserve,analyzeandutilizeself-reflection to improve actions or results. Listen to constructive feedback and concerns andmaintainpositive relationships in the workplace. Competencies: Excellent attention to detail. Solid verbal and written communication skills. Abilityto prioritize in a fast-paced environment. Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems. Strong knowledge of MS office, including Excel andWord. Knowledgeable ofprivacy andconfidentialitystandards in healthcare, i.e., HIPPA. Required EducationandExperience: Bachelor’s Degree related to human services (e.g., sociology, psychology, social work, humandevelopment). Master’s Degree related to human services (e.g., sociology, psychology, social work, human development), preferred. One year of experience with referral and/or admissions processes, preferred. Essential Job Qualifications: Ability to lift 25pounds withoutassistance. Ability to sit, squat,crouchand stand for elongated periods of time. Ability to lift arms over head in upward reaching motion. Ability to walk up and downstairs up to several times per day. Valid driver’s licenseand auto insurance,free from major infractions anddeemedacceptable to our insurance carrier. Varying levels of travel asdeterminedby departmental needs may berequiredwith this position. Equal Opportunity Statement: Elmcrest Children’s Center prohibits discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Accommodations: Elmcrest Children’s Center will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardshiptoElmcrest Children’s Center. Contact Human Resources with any questions or requests for accommodation. At Will Employment: Your employment with Elmcrest Children’s Center is at will. This means your employment is for an indefiniteperiod oftimeand it is subject to termination by you or Elmcrest Children’s Center, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time. Nothing in this job description or in any other policy of Elmcrest Children’s Center shall be interpreted tobe in conflict withor to eliminate ormodifyin any way, the at-will employment status of Elmcrest Children’s Center employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr Elmcrest Childrens Center