Intake & Outreach Specialist

Compensation & Perks Snapshot: Guaranteed Base Pay: $22.00 – $25.00/hr Total Earning Potential: $30.00 – $38.00/hr (Base + Milestone Bonuses) Performance Bonuses: $75 per completed in-home assessment + $150 per admitted client Additional Perks: Paid mileage (IRS rate) and a monthly mobile device stipend, 401k, Access to 250+ training courses via CareAcademy About FirstLight Home Care of Montclair At FirstLight Home Care (FLHC) of Montclair, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, person-first non-medical companion care, personal support, and memory care to seniors, veterans, or adults recovering from illness or injury. Our mission is centered on a genuine Culture of Care - valuing our team members as much as the families we serve. We are seeking a warm, organized, and community-minded Intake & Outreach Specialist to help guide local families through the care transition process and build meaningful relationships across our local healthcare network. Position Overview As our Intake & Outreach Specialist , you will serve as the first voice of empathy and guidance for seniors and families seeking home care support. You will be on the field a majority of the time, balancing between connecting with inquiring families (discovering their care needs and conducting in-home assessments) and representing FLHC of Montclair at local community events and facilities across Chino, Montclair, Pomona, and Ontario: Primary Focus (70%): Handling client inquiries, conducting in-home safety assessments, signing service agreements, and collecting initial deposits. Secondary Focus (30%): Connecting with local community groups, senior centers, and families. This position starts at 15 to 20 hours a week, with a clear path to transition into a full-time Client Care Coordinator role as our client care base grows. Key Responsibilities Family Intake & Consultation: Answer incoming phone and in-person inquiries with warmth, active listening, and empathy. Discover the family’s daily care challenges and explain our personalized care solutions. In-Home Assessments & Service Planning: Conduct face-to-face home safety and functional assessments for prospective clients. Build thoughtful, individualized non-medical service plans tailored to the client’s lifestyle and physical needs. Grassroots & Consumer Community Outreach: Focus outreach dedicated to Grassroots & Consumer Community Channels, including Senior Community Centers, Adult Day Health Care, Faith-Based Organizations, and Local Health Fairs, to build community awareness. Care Hand-off & Operations Transfer: Provide initial pre-sign assessment notes to the back office upon signing agreements and collecting initial deposits, cleanly transferring care planning, caregiver matching, and ongoing supervisory visits to operations. Pipeline Management & Systems of Record: Track pre-sign sales pipelines in Zoho CRM, syncing active prospects into WellSky once an in-home visit is scheduled. Maintain a target performance conversion rate of ≥ 40% from incoming inquiries to completed in-home visits. Each day can be different but here is a day-to-day may look like: 9 - 9:30 AM | Morning Lead Triage & Family Connection (Office / Remote) Log into Zoho CRM to review overnight web inquiries and voicemail messages from family members. Conduct priority callbacks to anxious adult children whose parents were recently discharged from local hospitals or rehab facilities, actively listening to their care challenges and scheduling in-home consultations. 9:30 - 11 AM | In-Home Assessment & Family Consultation (Field) Arrive at a prospective client’s home for a living-room consultation with the family. Walk through the senior’s daily living needs, complete the Home Safety Walkthrough, draft an Individualized Service Plan, and execute the service agreement with warmth and empathy. 11 - 11:20 AM | System Logging & Operational Care Sync Log assessment details and home safety notes directly into WellSky Personal Care. Brief our Client Care Coordinator on the client’s personality, preferred schedule, and care needs to ensure a perfect caregiver match. 11:30 AM - 1 PM | Grassroots Community Outreach (Field) Visit a local senior community center, adult day health program, or community health fair in our territory. Connect with program directors and staff, share FirstLight’s non-medical educational resources, and build grassroots awareness. 1 - 1:30 PM | Wrap-Up & CRM Pipeline Update Log daily outreach touches and partner visits in Zoho CRM. Send personalized follow-up emails and thank-you notes to families consulted during the morning, setting reminders for upcoming start-of-care dates. Compensation, Incentive Structure, and Perks We believe in rewarding high-touch care and proactive community engagement. Your compensation includes: Guaranteed Base Wage: $22-25 per hour for all administrative, community, and travel hours worked. Assessment Completion Incentives: $75 Assessment Bonus for every completed in-home client assessment. Admitted Client Milestone Bonuses: $150 bonus per admitted client welcomed to FirstLight Home Care of Montclair, awarded upon complete execution of the Client Service Agreement, deposit collection, completed Home Safety Assessment, and completed Individualized Service Plan hand-off to scheduling. Target Effective Rate: $30.00 to $38.00/hour based on hourly base pay combined with completed assessment bonuses and admitted client milestone bonuses. Expense Protections: Full IRS-standard mileage reimbursement at the prevailing IRS standard rate for all compensable travel between client homes and community sites, plus a monthly cell phone reimbursement stipend. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Help employees build long-term financial security. Employee Referral Bonus Program: Generous cash bonuses for referring new caregivers or new client families to FirstLight Home Care of Montclair ($150-500 per referral across retention milestones) Paid Sick Leave: Up to 40 hours/year of job-protected paid sick leave. Paid Training & Professional Growth: We fully pay for all mandatory onboarding, orientation, and annual state training logs. Plus, we invest in your career by providing free access to CareAcademy’s library of 250+ training courses for self-directed learning whenever you want to sharpen your skills. Qualifications & Experience Don’t meet every single requirement? We know that compassion, emotional intelligence, and a drive to help others can’t always be captured on a resume. If you are excited about this role and our mission but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, you may be exactly who we need! Experience: 1-3 years of experience in home care, healthcare coordination, social work, medical assisting (MA), nursing assistance (CNA/HCA), senior living intake/marketing, or clinical therapy roles such as Licensed Physical Therapists (PT/PTA), Occupational Therapists (OT/COTA), LVNs, or clinical care coordinators. Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication. High emotional intelligence with the ability to comfort anxious families and connect with community gatekeepers. State Compliance: Must possess or be willing to obtain California Home Care Aide (HCA) registration through the CDSS Guardian portal, including DOJ/FBI LiveScan fingerprint clearance and a cleared TB test. (We provide guidance through this process!) Mobility & Transportation: Valid California Driver’s License, reliable personal vehicle, and current auto insurance (field travel across our service area required). Tech Comfort: Comfortable using mobile apps, Google Workspace, and digital scheduling/care management software. Preferred Qualifications (Not Required, but a Plus!) Bilingual Fluency: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, or Tagalog highly desired. Local Network: Existing relationships with local discharge planners, senior centers, or case managers in the Chino, Montclair, Pomona, and Ontario areas. What a Successful Candidate Looks Like An Empathetic Listener First: You naturally put anxious adult children at ease during family crises, listening with deep warmth and patience rather than treating calls like a sales pitch. A Self-Motivated Community Connector: You thrive when getting out from behind a desk to build genuine relationships with local senior centers, rehab teams, and community leaders across Chino, Montclair, Pomona, and Ontario. Calm & Solution-Oriented Under Pressure: When a family needs care started on short notice, you stay poised, ask the right discovery questions, and navigate complex transitions with grace. A Collaborative Team Player: You take pride in detailed assessment notes because you know that a seamless handoff to our office coordinators and caregivers is what guarantees a great client experience. Driven by Purpose: You find genuine fulfillment in helping seniors age safely and comfortably in their own homes, representing FirstLight’s Culture of Care in every interaction. Tech Comfort: Comfortable using mobile apps, Google Workspace, and digital scheduling/care management software. Why Join FirstLight Home Care of Montclair? Flexible, family-friendly part-time hours (approx. 15-20 hrs/week). Meaningful work where your empathy directly impacts seniors’ independence and safety. Supportive, collaborative leadership team that values your voice and input. Opportunities to expand hours and leadership responsibilities as our agency grows. FirstLight Home Care of Montclair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr FirstLight Home Care of Montclair