Foster Care Intake Coordinator / Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

INTAKE COORDINATOR - Treatment Foster Care- Danville, Virginia 

SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $2500

DO YOU HAVE EXCEPTIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SILLS? 

ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT ENSURING QUALITY SERVICES AND POSTIVE OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN IN NEED?

Bring your expertise to our mission-driven team-based workplace!

Alliance Human Services, Inc. is seeing a dedicated Intake Coordinator to join our not-for-profit, treatment foster care agency.  The Intake coordinator plays a critical al role in ensuring sooth referrals, placements, and service coordination for children in foster care.  If you are detail-oriented, able to make clinically sound decisions, and committed to the well-being of children and families, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

· Accept and manage all referrals for placement, ensuring completion of all required intake documentation.

· Participate in the orientation, training, evaluation, and assessment of potential foster family home applicants.

· Establish and maintain a referral matching system, including tracking upcoming discharges within 30, 60, and 90 days.

· Ensure all documentation is uploaded and updated in our electronic records system, Child Trax, and meets corporate, licensing, and regulatory standards.

· Evaluate and assess children for placement and continued placement, ensuring necessary services are established based on their needs and permanency plan.

· Conduct home visits and foster parent support meetings as needed, including evening and weekend hours.

· Provide pre-service and in-service training for foster parents, including weekend sessions.

· Participate in the rotational on-call system for emergency and crisis support.

· Prepare court reports, attend judicial placement reviews, and represent the agency professionally.

· Assist with legal, licensing, regulatory, and certification activities.

· Attend vendor fairs, community events, and foster parent recruitment activities to promote Alliance Human Services.

· Offer ideas and suggestions to improve quality and increase visibility in the state.

· Maintain current CPR/First Aid certification.

· Other duties as assigned.

What You Need:

· Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in Social Work, Human Services, or a related field.

· At least two years of experience in foster care, social services, or case management.

· Strong problem-solving, decision-making skills, and organizational skills.

· Advanced writing skills are critical for documentation, reports, and communication.

· Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.

· Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

· Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.

At Alliance Human Services, Inc., we are dedicated to providing quality services that improve the lives of children and families. If you are looking for a fulfilling role in a collaborative and supportive environment, apply now to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,700.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Cell phone reimbursement

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Mileage reimbursement

• Paid time off

• Retirement plan

• Tuition reimbursement

• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Social work: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person