Admissions Intake Specialist | Client Advocacy & Referrals

Fortune Society Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fortune Society is seeking an Intake Coordinator to assess client eligibility, complete intake packages, and coordinate referrals to Fortune programs. You will gather resources and document client information for internal use, working closely with the Admissions team in Long Island City.

Responsibilities include conducting screenings, maintaining data fidelity, assisting in training, and advocating for clients while coordinating external referrals.

Qualifications

• A high school graduate or equivalent (some college preferred).
• Exceptional counseling and organizational skills.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills a must (Microsoft Office and Internet).
• Experience working with formerly incarcerated individuals.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review new/returning client’s screening forms and make thorough assessments to determine program needs.
• Conduct weekly audits and edit as required to ensure data fidelity.
• Assist Senior Intake Coordinator with Board review and data corrections.
• Assist in training new hires as Intake Coordinator.
• Perform crisis intervention as needed.
• Advocate on participants’ behalf and schedule referrals as needed.
• Enter and record all intake data into our database(s).
• Represent The Fortune Society at public speaking engagements.

Skills

Counseling

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Experience with formerly incarcerated

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet

Job description

The Fortune Society is seeking an Intake Coordinator to assess client eligibility, complete intake packages, and coordinate referrals to Fortune programs. You will gather resources and document client information for internal use, working closely with the Admissions team in Long Island City.

Responsibilities include conducting screenings, maintaining data fidelity, assisting in training, and advocating for clients while coordinating external referrals.