Intake Coordinator / Permanency Planner

Job Title: Permanency Planner / Intake Coordinator Department:Foster Care

Position Summary: Assume direct responsibility for referral/intake process which includes the development, implementation, evaluation, and analysis of procedures, outcomes and program trends.

Agency

Gateway Longview is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Flexible working options; generous Paid Time Off; up to 13 paid holidays per year; medical dental and vision coverage; life insurance; 403b with employer matching and health savings accounts; wellness programs, healthy lifestyle incentives and employee assistance programs

Compensation

Bachelor's Degree: $21.50 - $23.59 per hour

Master's Degree: $23.30 - $25.38 per hour

* Offers based on education and years of relevant experience

Position Specific Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain ongoing contact with referral sources to ensure effective communication and constant flow of referrals. Maintain maximum utilization.
• Work collaboratively with program directors and other staff to maintain an ongoing awareness of current and emerging placement resources and client needs. Participate in Service Plan Reviews and Treatment Team meetings as assigned. Respond to inter/intra-agency referrals and facilitate transfers as appropriate and needed.
• Secure necessary intake information, and documentation required to complete the intake section of the case record.
• Actively participate in professional and community organizations which provide ongoing knowledge of current trends and needs in the treatment of children and families.
• As needed, Establish and maintain regular contact and therapeutic intervention with all parties (children, birth families, foster/adoptive families) ensuring diligent efforts toward the identified service plan. Provide ongoing collaboration with referral sources and community providers (I.E. Family court, Department of Social Services, Schools, Counselors, etc.). Participate in concurrent planning.
• Accurate and timely completion and finding of all necessary documentation (progress notes on Connections, re-certifications, discharge reviews, quarterly reports, billing, referral logs, etc.).
• Participate in the collaboration of the Solution Focused Trauma Informed Care Principles, which would include all training opportunities, group consultations, and the use of the core principles of collaboration, empowerment, safety, choice and trustworthiness.
• Implement placement development, and guide a treatment plan consistent with permanency plan of record.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have excellent communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and be detail oriented
• Ability to work independently and be an enthusiastic team player
• Ability to work non-traditional hours as needed for the purpose of emergency support to the children youth and families served
• Possess assessment skills, ability to engage families, and establish and maintain relationships with social services and other service providers
• Specialized training in trauma treatment preferred
• Ability to work effectively with clients, staff, families, and community contacts

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  Qualifications
  
• Bachelor’s Degree with relevant experience in social work or other human services field
• Master’s Degree in clinically based area preferred
• Valid New York State Drivers License and adequate auto insurance

We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.