Senior Residential Admissions and Enrollment Specialist

KidsPeace; Orefield (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Student loan forgiveness options

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision, and pet ins.

Two week paid training program

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

KidsPeace is seeking a Senior Residential Admissions and Enrollment Specialist to streamline referrals and admissions for our residential program. You will ensure accurate census data and customer-focused service aligned with our mission.

This role supports QA functions, maintains compliance with JCAHO standards, and assists the Director in daily operations. A strong background in mental health care, organizational skills, and bilingual abilities are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree required (60+ credits); Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health or related field preferred.
• Bilingual ability preferred (Spanish/English).
• Some experience with acute emotionally challenged children or adolescents preferred.
• Basic personal computer knowledge and skills.
• Excellent organization abilities required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process referrals/admissions to optimize residential program census.
• Monitor and implement QA functions for the Admissions Department to ensure service delivery and compliance with JCAHO standards.
• Assist the Director in the efficient operation of the department.
• Possess working knowledge of the KidsPeace continuum of care and remain customer-focused and mission-driven.
• Ensure timely processing of admissions to KidsPeace National Centers.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Basic PC skills

Excellent organizational abilities

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health or related field

Job description

About Us

KidsPeace is a private charity dedicated to supporting the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families, and communities. Since 1882, we have offered psychiatric hospital services, residential treatment programs, accredited educational services, and foster care programs. Our team works in an environment defined by compassion, creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering hope and healing.

What We Offer

• Tuition assistance & student loan forgiveness options
• Competitive compensation - based on education/experience
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance.
• Two week paid training program
• Professional growth: ongoing development, training opportunities, and structured career pathways.
• Supportive environment: a collaborative and compassionate team culture.

Position Summary

The Senior Residential Admissions and Enrollment Specialist is responsible for processing referrals/admissions to optimize the residential program census. Additionally, this person will monitor and implement the quality assurance functions for the Admissions Department to ensure exceptional service delivery, departmental compliance with JCAHO standards, and to assist the Director in the efficient operation of the department. This individual will possess a working knowledge of the KidsPeace continuum of care, will be customer-focused and mission-driven, thereby ensuring timely processing of admissions to KidsPeace National Centers.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree required (60+ credits); Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health or related field preferred.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English)
• Some experience with acute emotionally challenged children or adolescents preferred.
• Must possess basic personal computer knowledge and skills.
• Excellent organization abilities required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license preferred.