Admissions and Provider Recruitment Coordinator

Candeo Iowa; Fontaniva; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Admissions and Provider Recruitment Coordinator at Candeo Iowa is responsible for recruiting host home providers, reviewing applications, conducting interviews and home inspections, and coordinating client matching meetings with the admissions manager.

You will partner with HR to monitor background checks and maintain up-to-date records across all service lines, including employment services and daily SCL, IRSH, and host homes. This role ensures compliant, high-quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, healthcare administration, or related field.
• Experience with independent contractors, host home services, or HCBS preferred.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to conduct interviews, home assessments, and training sessions independently.
• Knowledge of confidentiality, compliance, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Recruit host home providers and review IC applications for completeness and eligibility.
• Coordinate home inspections and ensure regulatory standards are met.
• Match individuals with appropriate host homes in collaboration with Admissions Manager.
• Maintain onboarding records and complete reference checks with HR.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Collaboration

Problem-solving

English literacy

Conflict resolution

Flexibility

MS Office

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Admissions and Provider Recruitment Coordinator

Johnston, IA

Candeo is a Not to Profit organization committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with diverse abilities. We provide comprehensive support services tailored to meet the unique needs of each person we serve, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives within their communities. At Candeo, we prioritize fostering a work culture that is safe, supportive, inclusive, flexible, and conducive to learning. Our mission is to uphold these principles every day.

We're seeking a dedicated and experienced Service Manager who share our commitment to our mission, vision, and values to join our team. The Service Manager will play a crucial role in overseeing and coordinating the delivery of support services to our clients, ensuring the highest standards of care and support are maintained.

Employment Status- Salaried Non-exempt

Position Summary

The Admissions and Provider Recruitment Coordinator is responsible for recruiting host home providers, including reviewing applications, conducting interviews and home inspections, coordinating client matching meetings with the admissions manager, and partnering with HR to monitor background check and status updates. The position serves as the central operational link between host home providers, admissions, and administrative oversight. This position will also process and conduct client interviews across all service lines including employment services, daily and hourly SCL, IRSH and host homes.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Host Home Provider Recruitment

• Conduct initial interviews with prospective Independent Contractors
• Review and evaluate IC applications for completeness, eligibility, and compliance
• Coordinate and complete home inspections to ensure service and regulatory standards are met
• Maintain documentation related to IC onboarding and approval status
• Complete IC reference checks
• Schedule and attend introductions of IC to potential client matches
• Track meeting between IC and potential client matches
• Schedule and attend orientations once matches are approved

Matching Providers to Clients

• Collaborate closely with Admissions Manager to match individuals seeking services with appropriate host homes
• Participate in matching discussions and provide input on provider capacity, skills, and home environment
• Support Host Home team in identifying emergency placements as needed

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate applications for completeness, eligibility, and compliance (host home providers and client applications across all services)
• Conduct initial interviews with prospective host home providers and clients across all service lines
• Coordinate and complete home inspections to ensure service and regulatory standards are met
• Maintain documentation related to host home providers onboarding and approval status
• Complete host home provider reference checks in collaboration with HR
• Coordinate and attend matching/roommate meetings as needed.
• Collaborate closely with the admissions manager and host home administrator to match individuals receiving services with appropriate host homes
• Participate in matching discussions and provide input on provider capacity, skills, and home environment
• Support Host Home team in identifying emergency placements as needed
• Maintain up-to-date records of active Independent Contractors
• Collaborate with HR to track and maintain an accurate list of active Relief Workers, including eligibility and training status
• Support compliance audits and internal reviews related to IC contracts
• Coordinate orientations with clients and their teams by scheduling, preparing paperwork and attending meetings

Core Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Communication and relationship-building
• Time management and prioritization
• Collaboration across departments
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Physical and emotional regulation
• High level of literacy in spoken and written English
• Ability to negotiate and handle conflict as necessary
• Ability to be flexible to meet organizational needs
• Proficient in Microsoft software and applications
• Travel within Polk County and surrounding areas

Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, healthcare administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience working with independent contractors, host home services, or HCBS services preferred
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to conduct interviews, home assessments, and training sessions independently
• Knowledge of confidentiality, compliance, and regulatory standards
• Valid Iowa Driver's License
• Proof of 50/100/50K Automobile Insurance
• Working cell phone
• Ability to pass criminal history, motor vehicle, child abuse, dependent adult abuse and sex offender registry background checks
• Possession of a motor vehicle that meets the required operational and maintenance guidelines, in accordance with the Iowa Department of Transportation motor vehicle safety standards and Candeo's Motor Vehicle Guidelines

Preferred

• Experience in host home or community-based service models
• Training or adult education facilitation experience
• Familiarity with contract tracking and compliance systems

Salary Description

$40,000.00 - $45,000.00