Foster Care Intake Specialist

Sevita; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Career development

Job summary

Indiana Mentor, 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.

Join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field is required or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to multi-task and stay detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Human Services

Job description

Indiana Mentor, 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.

Join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived.