Intake Coordinator

Job Description:Are you passionate about helping others? Would you like to make a difference in someone’s life? If you answered yes, we encourage you to join the Sunrise family! Sunrise is one of the largest, private not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At Sunrise we pride ourselves in taking an individualized approach in addressing the unique needs of each person seeking or receiving services. As an employer, we seek to provide an environment of growth and development for our employees that is consistent with recognizing the rights, needs, and wants of all people.Purpose:To provide support to the Organization by assessing individual’s needs and obtaining required services.Qualifications:Must successfully complete the required pre-employment Background and Drug ScreeningsMust possess a valid Driver's License with all necessary endorsements and have a minimum of 3 years of driving experienceMust be proficient with WORD, EXCEL, Outlook and possess basic computer skillsMust possess a High School Diploma or equivalent (Master’s Degree in Social Work required if providing supervision to Social Work interns)Must possess two years of experience in working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesMust possess five years of experience with admissions and applicable regulatory agenciesMust be able to travel to all locations as neededEssential Functions:Works closely with applicable regulatory agencies in obtaining referrals for admissions for all locationsProvides tours of Sunrise programs and facilities to parents, guardians, agencies to educate them regarding the mission and philosophy of the organizationNetworks with community agencies for information exchanges and referralsResponsible for coordinating the pre-admission and admission individual placement process for Sunrise programs throughout the organizationProvides assistance and training to Sunrise stakeholders and guardians with issues related to financial benefits, social work issues, guardianship and self-advocacyServes as the organization’s liaison in Parent Advocacy groupsProvides supervision and support to Social Work Interns in their daily duties (if qualified)Attends meetings as required by the organizationAttends conferences, trainings and provider fairs in the community relating to Social Work, Developmental Disabilities and related subjectsProficiency in the English language (both written and verbal) is required as this job entails direct care of adults and children receiving services. Employees are required to communicate, both orally and in writing, with staff and others regarding medical care, supports, and services. This requirement includes the ability to effectively communicate in English including medical terminology.Performs other duties as assignedSR97A1This position will remain open until filled. If you were referred by a current Sunrise employee, please make sure to indicate so when completing the employment application process.This company is a Drug-Free Workplace. As part of our policies, all candidates for employment must submit to a pre-employment drug screening after receiving a conditional offer of employment. A positive confirmed screening, or refusal to submit to such screening, will result in a withdrawal of the conditional job offer.Direct Support roles within this organization are mandated reporters, and as such must report any instances of abuse, neglect, or exploitation that they are involved in or witness.Sunrise is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr