What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visitor Specialist (Admissions Coordinator) position at Chapel Haven Schleifer Center Inc?
Dynamic Diversity – Caring Collaboration – Individual Integrity – Community Connection
Admissions Coordinator
Part Time
New Haven, CT, US
Requisition ID: 1721
Salary Range: $24.00 Hourly
Schedule: 20 hours per week
- Monday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Additional Hours: Flexible 8 hours (to be scheduled on Tuesday or Wednesday)
- Duration: February 2026 (Temporary, with potential for extension)
Chapel Haven Schleifer Center is an award-winning nonprofit company devoted to empowering adults with disabilities to live independent and self-determined lives. We believe self-advocacy supports the growth of our individuals and collaborate with them to create services that foster independence. In 2022, we celebrated 50 years of excellence in the field of disabilities and continue our dedication to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you share our core values of dynamic diversity, caring collaboration, individual integrity, and community connection, we want to hear from you!
Why consider a career at CHSC?
Comprehensive benefits: Full-time employees receive a complete benefits package, including paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
Flexible Opportunities: Part- time employees enjoy a flexible schedule, valuable hands-on experience, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of the individuals we support. Select Benefits may also be available.
Room for growth: We offer a professional yet warm and welcoming workplace with opportunities for career advancement
Staff longevity and Development: over 50% of our staff have been with us for 5 plus years, many of whom started in entry-level roles and have grown into fulfilling, long-term careers spanning 10 plus years.
A culture of Community and Compassion: We take pride in our strong sense of community, teamwork, and dedication to making a difference in the lives of those we serve.
Join us and become part of the team that values professional growth, meaningful work, and in a culture of care.
ROLE:
The Admissions Coordinator is a qualified, motivated, and supportive individual who will assist day and week visitor prospective students by facilitating arrival, tours, and departure. The Admissions Coordinator will also assist with gathering staff feedback about the visitor and synthesizing the information into written narratives to be included in the week visit report.
In this role, the Admissions Coordinator must be highly organized, patient, and personable, with the ability to effectively coordinate all aspects of the visitor experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet week visitors and facilitate settling into the apartment and completion of life skills assessments (grocery list and shopping, budgeting, room setup). Document assessment data on provided reporting forms.
- Complete laundry cycle (and related assessment) and assist visitor with packing up for departure.
- Maintain checklist of completed and missing staff feedback. Summarize and synthesize all assessment data and feedback into a written week visit report.
- Provide campus tours for visiting students and families.
- Check email regularly to communicate with the SVP of Admissions & Communications, Admissions Associate, and all relevant staff.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Minimum Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, or a related field.
Minimum Preferred Experience:
- Experience working with individuals with developmental and social disabilities.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Valid Connecticut driver’s license.
- Ability to obtain First Aid & CPR Certification.
- Ability to obtain CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification.
- Strong problem-solving skills, patience, and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to sit, stand, and drive for extended periods of time.
Do not meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, LGBTQ , and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Chapel Haven!
Dynamic Diversity – Caring Collaboration – Individual Integrity – Community Connection
Monday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Additional Hours: Flexible 8 hours (to be scheduled on Tuesday or Wednesday)
Duration: February 2026 (Temporary, with potential for extension)
Salary : $24