Intake And Placement Specialist I

Job Type
Full-time
Description
****Average hourly rate is $20.15 (including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.)****
****This position has remote capabilities for those that live in or around the Irving area.****
Intake and Placement Specialist I
Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions is a 501(c)(3) organization providing efficient, effective administrative services to enable nonprofits and small businesses to focus on their clients' needs. We offer a spectrum of solutions including facilities management, finance, human resources, information technology, marketing, program support, risk management and training needs.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in human services field required. Experience in juvenile intake, placement services or other social service experience strongly preferred. Valid driver's license and meet agency underwriting standards.
Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Flexible Schedule
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life insurance
• 401(k) Match
• 20 days of personal leave in first year of employment; 25 days after completion of year one
• 12 paid holidays for all non-residential and hybrid work schedule
• Longevity bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Program
• Referral program

As an Intake and Placement Specialist I, you will be primarily responsible for locating safe and appropriate placement for youth referred to Agency from state and partner agencies. Responsible for authorization of services for youth referred to the Agency. Promotes the wellbeing of children, participates in staff meetings/trainings and coordinates with staff from other agencies involved in providing services to children. Performs the following duties correctly.

• Receives and reviews client referrals and intake information from State entities, other agencies and Agency staff.
• Coordinates and assists with Agency staff to locate and arrange for appropriate placement of clients in out of home care.
• Serves as a liaison for all Agency children placed in residential and psychiatric facilities.
• Ensures placements adhere to applicable licensing regulations and contract outcomes as needed.
• Communicates youth's needs and concerns from child's sponsoring agency to Agency staff and Foster Families. Coordinates with Agency foster care staff to ensure safety and compliance in all Agency foster home placements.
• Ensures an accurate system of identifying available resources to satisfy youth placements.
• Maintains an up-to-date listing of all Agency care providers and licensing capacity by ensuring accurate data entry.
• Assigned to shifts that allow the Agency to provide 24-hour state-wide intake services.
• Ensures children are placed in properly trained and licensed facilities with appropriate capacity to accept placement.
• Handles crisis calls and emergencies called in to the Agency's intake line.
• Completes documentation and forwards reports containing descriptive, analytical and evaluative content.
• Coordinates with Agency's Performance Improvement and Risk Management Department to ensure licensing compliance of care providers.
• Coordinates with Agency Foster Care and Adoption and Permanency Departments' staff on the delivery of services to children and families.
• Will be required to travel in order to attend meetings, training, or conduct business off site. Must have a valid driver's license and meet agency underwriting standards if driving on agency business.
• Refrains from assuming any duty that is unrelated to and/or interferes with the responsibilities of the position.
• Advocates, promotes and practices cultural sensitivity and responsiveness in all day-to-day interactions.
• Develops, promotes and practices teamwork in all activities.
• Assists in placing children referred to the Agency from external agencies.

If you want to make a difference in a child's life, join our team today!
TFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply, please visit www.tfifamily.org/employment
Salary Description
Average hourly rate for this position is $20.15