What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intake Coordinator position at The Bair Foundation?
The Bair Foundation is looking for an INTAKE COORDINATOR in ALTOONA, PENNSYLVANIA!
The Bair Foundation is a non-profit, social service ministry looking to recruit candidates who have a passion for serving families and children and who exhibit our core values of Caring, Helping, Dedication and Teamwork. If this sounds like you, we look forward to viewing your application!
BENEFITS:
- Generous Holiday and PTO benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Mileage Reimbursement
- 401K Traditional and ROTH
- Training and Educational Assistance
- Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assess and license foster/kinship/adoptive families who can provide a nurturing and safe environment for children.
- Make determinations regarding the approval or rejection of foster/kinship/adoptive home applicants.
- Schedule and conduct preliminary home study of prospective foster/kinship/adoptive parents.
- Schedule and conduct pre-service training for potential foster/kinship/adoptive parents.
- Assure that foster/kinship/adoptive home records are in compliance with state regulations, contract requirements, Council of Accreditation (COA) requirements, and The Bair Foundation policies and procedures.
- Approve on-going training for certified foster/kinship/adoptive parents.
- Perform and arrange foster/kinship/adoptive home care re-certifications as required by state regulations, contract requirements, COA requirements, and The Bair Foundation policies and procedures, if applicable.
- Ensure budgeted child placement goals are met thru building and maintain positive relationship with referral sources and recruiting of families.
- Responsible for the referral process for child placement from beginning to end.
- Make appropriate matches and place children.
- Network with referral sources to increase placements.
- Become proficient in The Bair Foundation’s model of care.
- Supervision of a recruiter, if necessary.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field and two years of child welfare experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Loan repayment program
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This position requires employees to pass background checks as required by state and federal regulations for individuals working with children. Do you have any criminal convictions that may prevent clearance approval? Please explain below.
- This role requires transporting our clients and maintaining eligibility under our insurance carrier’s policies. Have you had any driving-related convictions (such as DUI) that would prevent you from being covered by our insurance?
Work Location: In person