Intake Coordinator

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Penny Lane Centers is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging within our organization by connecting our heart, our knowledge, and our understanding of the lived experience of others, to have a revolutionary impact on the marginalized communities we serve.

Job Summary:

The Intake Coordinator (IC) is responsible for receiving and processing all referrals that come into the Penny Lane Clinic. Additionally, the IC assists in the processing of Residential client referrals. The IC completes all appropriate referral paperwork and assists in the verification of eligibility and identifies person(s) or agencies responsible in authorizing the client to receive services. The IC assists in the timely scheduling of initial appointments for clients referred and helps prioritize cases to be assigned. The IC is also required to obtain information about referred clients to determine the most appropriate types of service(s) for the client. The IC is expected to serve as a liaison with referring agencies and county personnel.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in the social services or related field, one year experience working with children or 24 units of post-graduate studies in social services field. If lacking paid experience, volunteer and/or personal experience as a child in the foster care system will be considered.
• Or Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in a non-related field and 2 years' experience working with children and/or families.
• Or Less than a Bachelor's degree, four years of experience working with children and/or families.
• Bilingual Spanish required (verbal only).
• Valid California driver's license; current automobile insurance; have and maintain a clean driving record acceptable to the organization's insurance company; have immediate access to his or her vehicle during work hours.

Position Location: Commerce, CA

Salary Range: $22.93 - $27.90 per hour

Additional $1.00 per hour bilingual Spanish differential.

Penny Lane Centers offers competitive salaries and benefits. Please visit to see a complete list of perks and benefits. Medical benefits are effective the first of the month upon hire, not to exceed 31 days.

Equal Employment Opportunity.

Penny Lane is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (Protected class) including, but not limited to race; religious creed; color; national; origin; ancestry; physical disability; mental disability; medical condition, including genetic characteristics; genetic information; marital status; sex; pregnancy' child birth or related medical conditions; actual or perceived gender; gender identity or expression or sexual orientation. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, recruitment advertising, pay and other forms of compensation, training and general treatment during employment.