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Sevita
Foster Care Intake Coordinator
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An Eligibility Specialist provides assistance and information for people who apply for a government benefits program or health care program. Answers questions, assists with an application process, and reviews applications and relevant background information to determine eligibility. May assist eligible applicants with enrolling in a program.
$50,384 / year median in Pennsylvania
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Foster Care Intake Coordinator Sevita - 3.1 Broomall, PA Job Details Full-time $45,000 a year 5 days ago Benefits Paid holidays Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Medical insurance coverage verification Intake Regulatory reporting Patient demographics Filing Care documentation Mid-level Emergency response in crisis intervention Bachelor's degree Client referral services Adoption and foster care family support Organizational skills Human Services Foster care placement case management for child welfare Referral coordination Bachelor's degree in human services 2 years Communication skills Quality data entry Full Job Description 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 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.