Intake Coordinator - Child Welfare Clinical Services

Children's Home & Aid invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. Asa leading child and family service agency with more than 20 locations across Illinois, our mission is to advance the well-being of children by investing in families to disrupt the systemic and multi-generational cycle of racial, social and economic inequality.
Our full-time staff receive competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including a paid leave accrual rate that starts at two weeks annually and grows to more than five weeks of paid time off each year,as well as a paid winter break that occurs the week between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.We strive to hold ourselves and each other accountable for fostering an inclusive work culture where we can be our authentic selves, where we create and have equitable opportunities, and where our voices are supported and encouraged.
The Intake Coordinator coordinates the referral, intake, and assessment process for Child Welfare Clinical Services. As the Intake Coordinator, you will oversee the administration of intake assessment tools in order to determine service needs and facilitate appropriate service linkage and provision for program participants. The Intake Coordinator also engages with internal program staff and community partners to increase the visibility and accessibility of services to eligible youth and families.
What you'll do as Youth Services Program Supervisor:

• Manage program inquiries and referrals for behavioral health services, including scheduling intake appointments.
• Conduct mental health assessment interviews and administer other screening and assessment tools, and make recommendations for services.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to understand service needs and ensure program participants are effectively linked with appropriate services.
• Provide case coordination and linkage with internal programs and community resources to ensure family needs are met; participate in clinical team staffings as needed.
• Complete required program documentation and billing.
• Provide on-site social, emotional, and behavioral support to caregivers as appropriate.
• Provide supervision for Master's level interns.
• Participate in community collaboration meetings to increase program visibility and community integration.

Who you are:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related field required; Master's Degree strongly preferred.
• Clinical licensure (LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT) preferred.
• Three years' related experience working with youth and families required.
• The ability to communicate in both English and Spanish a plus but not required.
• You are service-oriented and collaborative.
• You have a strong attention to detail and are able to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• You are a warm and friendly communicator who easily builds rapport and demonstrates a non-judgmental attitude andpositive regard towards program participants.
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and daily access to reliable transportation required.

The details:

• Location: Hybrid (in-office at least 1x/week). Home office located at5958 S. Marshfield Ave. Some community-based meetings.
• Schedule: Full-time, salaried; general business hours.
• Staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to submit proof of their vaccination status before their start date unless they have an agency approved medical or religious exemption.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary:Range starts at $47,000 for unlicensed candidates and $53,000 for candidates with LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT. Bilingual candidates may receive additional compensation if applicable for program needs and population served.
• Noncash benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off plus 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with match (more benefits details here)
• Winter Break: The agency is closed between Christmas Day and New Year's Day. This paid break allows staff to spend time with their families around the holidays without using their accrued time off balances.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Children's Home & Aid is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Where you work matters.
You're considering a new position, so no one knows better than you that where you work matters. We believe that by building diverse teams of passionate advocates for youth and families, we can continue to show up for Illinois families, putting those families at the center of every decision, and strengthening the communities where we all work, play, and live together. (More about who we are here.)
We invite you to become an active member of a team that supports, inspires, and challenges each other, and grow your career in an organization that celebrates emerging leaders and provides development and training opportunities aligned with your individual goals and aspirations. If you are looking for an opportunity to do meaningful work, including raising your voice to disrupt the status quo, we encourage you to apply today.
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