Intake & Placement Specialist
- Employer
- IMPOWER (Intervention Services, Inc)
- Location
- Metrowest Area
- Salary
- Full-Time, Hourly, Benefit Eligible
- Posted
- Jan 17, 2017
- Closes
- Mar 06, 2017
- Industry
- Non-Profit
- Category
- Administrative
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Description:
Coordinate the intake of children and secure the least restrictive placement for youth in out-of-home care, in a timely manner. Act as the initial point of contact in receiving intakes and securing the best possible placement match for children in out-of-home care. Respond quickly to intake and placement requests from Protective Investigations and placement related needs and/or emergencies from all providers and partners. Assign cases to the appropriate Case Management Organization on a rotational basis. Schedule and coordinate ICC/ESI staffing. Attend staffings when appropriate.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human services field from an accredited college or university
* At least one year of child welfare experience
* Child Welfare Professional Certification, preferred
* PRIDE/MAPP training or certification and knowledge of trauma informed care, preferred.
* Successful background screenings through local law enforcement, Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement, and FBI.
* Valid and insurable driver's license.
* Proficient in Microsoft applications (word processing, spreadsheets, database, and emailing)