Schedule: M - F 8am - 4:30 pm + flexible to job demands
Pay Rate: $22.50 per hour + Great Benefits!
Location: Alton, IL
Travel Required: 10 - 25%, between IL sites to travel to meetings, trainings or presentations
Reporting to the EVP of Programs, the Intake and Recruitment Coordinator is responsible for promoting services which provide people who have different abilities opportunities to work with integrated teams and receive work support as neededachieving the highest level of independence possible.
Promotes the agency to the public, interviews applicants for program services, ensures the collection of proper documentation and reporting duties for policy and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Community Outreach. Promote a culture of person-centered services that advances the Companys mission to provide quality care and services in a community-based setting to individuals with disabilities. Attends and persuasively presents information on our Companys services at community events, job fairs, high schools, staffing meetings, etc. that motivates parents, guardians, agencies, teachers, and individuals with disabilities to pursue placement within our Programs. Provide an overview of the Company, services available and career opportunities/development and training. Client Recruitment. Plan, organize, and oversee the recruitment of Programs clients. Routinely contact and network with local agencies, businesses, high schools, residential providers/responsible parties and other referral sources of individuals with disabilities to fill openings within Programs department in a timely manner. Maintain a professional, positive image and attitude regarding clients, management and staff. Client Evaluations. Schedule appointments with individuals with disabilities, and applicable guardians, interested in receiving services for the Programs department. Provide an overview of the Company, services available, and career opportunities/development and training. Interview each individual and document disability, employment, personal, education, and medication history, and job and training interests. Send releases and request letters to medical and psychological providers and high school counselors to obtain supporting documentation of individuals disability. Ensure clear, timely, and complete communication flows between Intake/Recruitment, Programs contacts, parents/guardians, associated agencies, resolving issues as they arise. Client Intakes. Complete and oversee the process to start services for Individuals. Review and forward applicant Intake information to match clients to appropriate Programs Service department. Coordinate with staff to ensure services offered to clients are appropriate and a smooth client transition into the appropriate program(s). Ensure a high rate of client satisfaction.
- Administrative Support.
- Document, track, and review intakes to provide trend reporting and data analysis. Provide updates and reports for upper management. Develop, implement, and update intake and recruitment policies and procedures. Assist with budget support as requested by the EVP of Programs.
Requirements
Education:
High School Diploma or G.E.D. Bachelors Degree preferred.
Experience:
2+ years experience working with people with developmental disabilities (DD) and/or mental illness (MI). Demonstrated persuasive communication skills and presentation experience required.
Certifications/Licenses:
CPR, 1st Aid, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training provided by the company must be successfully completed within the first 4 months to be certified and annually thereafter for CPR, 1st Aid and CPI to maintain the position.
Pre-Employment Tests:
N/A
Computer Skills:
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Background Checks:
Must pass criminal background check.
Must pass various State and Federal registry checks.
Must pass DCFS Abuse and Neglect Tracking System check
Must pass driving history check and Company policy criteria, maintain valid drivers license and be 21 or older to drive for Company business.
Driving:
Use of personal insured vehicle for Company related travel is required.
Physical Demands
Sitting
Occasionally sitting in the normal course of office-sedentary type work.
Standing
Occasionally standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching and twisting in the normal course of office-sedentary type work and for training workers.
Hearing, Speaking
Frequently listening to and speaking with managers, staff and clients to communicate about requests, training needs and other concerns.
Seeing
Continually visually alert to monitor, to read and write or type documents, observe employee and client interactions and communicate with all.
Handling
Frequently using hands in writing and typing, and general office work.
Movement
Kneeling required to perform CPR practice sessions, complete skills testing and use as required. Occasionally bending, reaching, and twisting; occasionally climbing stairs and/or ladders squatting.
Lifting
May need to lift or carry up to 50 lbs. to assist a Client to their feet from a lying or sitting position, to help with walking or for the Client to change positions.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.