Intake Coordinator - Tallahassee, United States - Sunrise Services

Description

Are you passionate about helping others? Would you like to make a difference in someone's life? If you answered yes, we encourage you to join the Sunrise family Sunrise is one of the largest, private not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At Sunrise we pride ourselves in taking an individualized approach in addressing the unique needs of each person seeking or receiving services. As an employer, we seek to provide an environment of growth and development for our employees that is consistent with recognizing the rights, needs, and wants of all people.

To provide support, assistance and supervision to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to enable them to live valued lives in the community by creating a positive home environment.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete the required pre-employment Background and Drug Screenings
• Must possess a valid Driver's License which meets company standards for approved driver status
• Must be proficient with WORD, EXCEl, Outlook and possess basic computer skills
• Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services (Master's Degree in Social Work required if providing supervision to Social Work interns)
• Must possess two years of experience in working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Must possess five years of experience with admissions and applicable regulatory agencies
• Must be able to travel to all locations as needed

• Works closely with applicable regulatory agencies in obtaining referrals for admissions for all locations
  
  • Provides tours of Sunrise programs and facilities to parents, guardians, agencies to educate them regarding the
  mission and philosophy of the organization
  
  • Networks with community agencies for information exchanges and referrals
  
  • Responsible for coordinating the pre-admission and admission individual placement process for Sunrise programs
  throughout the organization
  
  • Provides assistance and training to Sunrise stakeholders and guardians with issues related to financial benefits,
  social work issues, guardianship and self-advocacy
  
  • Serves as the organization's liaison in Parent Advocacy groups
  
  • Provides supervision and support to Social Work Interns in their daily duties (if qualified)
  
  • Attends meetings as required by the organization
  
  • Attends conferences, trainings and provider fairs in the community relating to Social Work, Developmental
  Disabilities and related subjects
  
  • Proficiency in the English language (both written and verbal) is required as this job entails direct care of adults and
  children receiving services. Employees are required to communicate, both orally and in writing, with staff and others
  regarding medical care, supports, and services. This requirement includes the ability to effectively communicate in
  English including medical terminology.
  
  • Performs other duties as assigned