What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intake Specialist position at Bellefaire JCB?
Bellefaire JCB is among the nation’s largest, most experienced child service agencies providing a variety of mental health, substance abuse, education, and prevention services. Bellefaire JCB helps more than 43,000 youth and their families yearly achieve resiliency, dignity and self-sufficiency through its more than 25 programs.
Position Summary: The Intake Specialist engages our clients, along with their families, to offer care coordination services through OhioRISE and initiates the completion of the (Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths) CANS assessment and intake paperwork. The Intake Specialist is a key member of the Care Management Entity (CME) to help members get connected to OhioRISE services and improve the lives of families and members served.
Responsibilities Include:
- Initiate clinical assessment (CANS) based on verbal, written, and/or face-to-face interviews to determine appropriate level of treatment for client
- Provide face-to-face admission with clients and guardian. Entails completing all required clinical and administrative paperwork.
- Make recommendations of agencies in the community or across the country should the need arise if Bellefaire JCB is unable to cover the needed service.
- Assist in departmental coverage of the incoming referrals, outreach and CANS assessments.
- Manage a diverse caseload of all types of referrals, representing the Agency’s service array
- Other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s Degree is required. Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field preferred
- Valid Ohio LSW, LISW or PCC preferred
- At least 3 years of experience in the mental health field is required. Experience working with youth and their families is preferred
Life at Bellefaire: We value our employees and their commitment to our mission and offer competitive total rewards (benefits and compensation) options to our valued employees and their families, including domestic partners. Our rich options include:
- Dental, vision and medical insurance
- Defined benefit pension plan
- 403(b) plan
- Life insurance
- Paid long-term disability
- Generous paid time off and holidays
Other perks of working with us include:
- A friendly and appreciated staff
- Working with a team committed to the well-being of others
- Career growth/numerous free CEU opportunities
Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non-profit administrative service organization providing a united, community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals and operate in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.
