Post Release Intake Coordinator

McKinley: Youth, Family, and Community are what we are all about! We offer a great working environment and benefits package! McKinley encourages growth so that you can Be your Best H.U.M.A.N.
At McKinley employees share a set of guiding principles: We embrace a culture that is Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. - H.U.M.A.N.
The Company: McKinley is a highly respected welfare organization with a comprehensive array of programs and services - which touch nearly 1,800 lives annually - including short term residential treatment program (STRTP), Foster Care, Adoptions, Mental Health Services, and Special Education. McKinley has 5 locations throughout southern California with our main campus located in San Dimas. We embrace a culture that is H.U.M.A.N.- Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. McKinley has created a Hopeful environment, in which we choose optimism in finding the motivation to achieve our greatest dreams. We are a team dedicated to Understanding individual needs and do so by listening and embracing each individual's stories. We strongly embrace our agency's Morals by treating everyone with kindness and respect. At McKinley, we acknowledge our team member's and clients' Awesome qualities by celebrating what makes each individual unique. We are dedicated to Nurturing a Trauma-Informed Integrated Care approach that has created a unique culture within the organization. We celebrate diversity by our commitment to cultivating an inclusive and affirming environment for all.
The Position: We are looking for a Post Release Intake Coordinator, who is willing to embrace McKinley's mission and H.U.M.A.N values. The Post Release Intake Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating case acceptance for Home Study and Post Release Services Program.
Compensation and Benefits:
The pay range we're offering is $21.00- $25.00 hourly depending (Based) on experience.
Our people are the heart of our organization, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance- we offer a company defined contribution of $550/month
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match up to 3%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Credit Union Membership
• Training Opportunities to Further Personal and Professional Growth

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required in Social Sciences
• Spanish bilingual required
• Word processing
• General office skills
• Excellent reading and writing skills
• Must pass pre-employment physical exam, TB and drug screening
• Ability to commute to various sites
• Ability to lift 10 pounds for filing
• DOJ, FBI, Child Abuse Index
• Insurability Under Corporate Automobile Insurance

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor phone coverage, screening of calls, and appropriate transferring of calls.
• Maintain and enter all intake information into the Official System of Record (OSR).
• Managing regional capacity for case assignments
• Ensure all correspondence is documented in a timely manner and ensure all records remain secure at all times.
• Participate in all required meetings
• Maintain a high-level of confidentiality.
• Ensure referrals are processed appropriately to guarantee intake criteria has been met
• Classify, sort, input and file a variety of records, documents and materials including privileged and sensitive data.
• Act as a liaison between the HS/PRS administrators and outside agencies as directed
• Maintain up to date on policies
• Utilized information gathered on Intake Form to uncover strength-based, holistic approaches for services delivery.
• Coordinate with leadership to assign high needs and expedited referrals
• Assess reasons for referral to assess for initial level assessment
• Track case assignments for reporting of HS/PRS cases
• Within 24 hours of admission, the initial assessment must be conducted. This would be offered to the UC in their preferred language.
• Identify any immediate needs or issues, identify the severity of any medical or mental health needs, and ensure the needs are met.
• Ensure questions are phrased in a child-friendly and culturally appropriate manner.
• Have conversations regarding self-disclosure of unreported criminal history or any violent behaviors, which may result in the UCs transfer to another facility or affect their release.
• Believe that people can change; demonstrate an ability to set limits and intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the children and families served.
• Other duties as assigned.

Why Should You Apply?

• Our Mission- work for an organization that makes a real difference in people's lives
• Competitive pay
• Several benefit options
• Employee tuition reimbursement
• Great training for staff

Join McKinley to Be Your Best H.U.M.A.N.
McKinley's response to COVID-19: The safety of the families, children, clients we serve as well as our valued team members is our priority. We want to make sure everyone at McKinley feels safe and welcomed. We are taking all the necessary precautions and safety measures to maintain a safe environment throughout our different locations. We are providing PPE to our team members and visitors along with practicing social distancing measures.