PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Responsible for coordinating all intake interviews and assessments and maintaining a utilization rate of 90%.
REPORTS TO:
Intake Supervisor
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Complete pre-screenings and intake assessments for clients in need of shelter or other services.
- Review assessments, Psychiatric evaluations and other documents received from referral sources.
- Participate in service and discharge planning and conferencing, when appropriate.
- Complete fieldwork and outreach to build network of potential referral sources.
- Report any suspected abuse or neglect to State Central Register.
- Act as liaison between program sites, community-based organizations, and agencies that serve runaway and homeless youth.
- Complete DYCD Connect (PTS) enrollments for new admissions.
- Work collaboratively with Case Planners and administrative team to ensure quality of service.
- Participate in other program activities including Quality Assurance team.
- Any other assigned tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor degree in a related field is required, MSW preferred.
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