Foster Care Intake Coordinator

Pennsylvania Mentor , a part of the Sevita family , provides Residential and Treatment Foster Care services to youth who may be facing out-of-home placements, transitioning back into the family home or independent living alternatives, or involved in the juvenile justice system. Through our personalized programming, we help youth gain stability, comfort and confidence to overcome all challenges and live well. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived.

I ntake Coordinator- Foster Care

$45K with additional monthly incentive opportunities!!

Looking for rewarding work in an organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of others? Bring your commitment to a team-based workplace that puts people first.

The Intake Coordinator oversees and processes referrals, initiating timely communication with clinical and operations teams based on the needs of referred youth in the child welfare system, as well as at-risk youth. This ensures appropriate foster home, host home placements, and/or services are arranged to meet the youths' needs.

• Manage and accept referrals. Initiate appropriate communication with clinical and operations teams based on the needs of referred individuals to facilitate appropriate placement and/or services.

• Administer the referral process; work with the clinical and operations teams to facilitate individual placement and obtain appropriate services for individuals.

• Collect, verify, record, and process intake demographics, insurance/payment, and referral information.

• Create files for new individuals and ensure intake paperwork has been completed/requested.

• Input data and complete all placement paperwork, identifying problems and resolving issues that would prevent successful documentation/entry.

• Secure funding information and verify funding/insurance coverage arrangements.

• Complete all reporting requirements consistent with corporate and regulatory standards.

• Apply knowledge and understanding of programs, policies, procedures, and information to serve as a resource and assist others in resolving administrative issues within scope of authority.

• Assist with emergency coverage and crisis intervention support as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field

• Two years of experience with foster care and/ or at risk youth preferred.

• Experience with admissions and intakes preferred

• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to multi-task.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Commitment to the company's mission and values.

Why Join Us?

• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.

• 401(k) with company match.

• Paid time off and holiday pay.

• Complex work adding value to the organization's mission alongside a great team of co-workers.

• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement.

We have meaningful work for you - come join our team - Apply Today!

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We've made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law