Youth Admissions & Placement Specialist

Father Flanagan; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys Town in Omaha, NE seeks a admissions coordinator to assess applicants, determine placement, and coordinate pre-admission interviews with youth, families, and partner agencies. This role ensures compliance with contracts and regulations and maintains admissions records and waitlists.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse families and referral sources in a sensitive, confidential manner.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care.
• Ability to communicate professionally with families, agencies and courts.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assesses program applicants to determine placement and coordinates transfers.
• Executes pre-admission interviews with youth, parents, and agencies.
• Maintains admissions data and communicates acceptance or needs for information.
• Manages admission waitlists and coordinates contracts and financial agreements.
• Keeps referral sources informed about intake status and timelines.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Decision making

Adaptability

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Boys Town in Omaha, NE seeks a admissions coordinator to assess applicants, determine placement, and coordinate pre-admission interviews with youth, families, and partner agencies. This role ensures compliance with contracts and regulations and maintains admissions records and waitlists.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse families and referral sources in a sensitive, confidential manner.