Admissions Specialist - UC TFC

Pay: $26.00/ hour

Location: New York, NY

• Review and confirm names of children entering our program and admit them in the UC portal as they arrive at our facility

• Confirm the number and names of children expected in admissions daily

• Collect and confirm all Foster Parent placements upon child’s admission with Foster Home Recruiters and Licensors Department

• Confirm food is available for each Admission

• Create children's admission electronic and physical STRIDE folders

• Assemble Placement Authorization and Medical Authorization Forms and ensure all information are complete with the child’s demographics and provided to Foster parents

• Responsible for assisting and completing Admissions tasks, as assigned by management

• Facilitate Welcome, Wellness Check-ins and Admission Presentations

• Assure all Property Inventory upon admission is completed and sent to agency safe

• Provide, prepare and document Clothing Given forms and clothing stipends upon admissions

• Assure all paperwork is collected from ORR upon admissions

• Assure completion of children's Admissions Stride Folder

• Conduct initial intake assessments and provide all important information to other UC TFC departments as needed

• Assess if a child needs emergency care upon assessment

• Assist with rapid COVID-19 testing during Admissions

• Evaluate any immediate safety concerns for child and/or agency

• Serve as liaison for Foster Home Recruiters and Licensors department and Foster Parents during Admissions.

• Provide Foster Parents with orientation, documents and reminders of their responsibilities

• Report daily completed Admissions

• Attend and complete all required trainings

• Responsible for maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of Protected Health Information of service recipients in any form (e.g., computer access, conversation, document)

• Responsible for complying with rules and regulations governing access to Protected Health Information under HIPAA. Access to Protected Health Information is limited to the extent required to perform responsibilities effectively and efficiently. No access will be permitted unnecessarily. The essential job functions as described, herein, dictate the level of access, use, and disclosure of confidential information

• Perform other duties as requested by your immediate supervisor or the Chief Executive Officer

• Respond in a positive and respectful manner to diversity, among the agency’s service population and staff
  

Experience and Skills:

• High School diploma required

• Experience working in a busy human services office - strongly preferred

• Bilingual in English-Spanish required. All agency documents and records are in English, so English writing proficiency is required. Position itself requires Spanish speaking, writing, and reading proficiency

• Ability to work well with people from many cultures including recent immigrants, non-English speakers, and LGBTQ children; strong teamwork skills

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace; Strong data entry, documentation and proofreading skills

• Strong communication and organizational skills, with an ability to handle numerous tasks

• Ability to handle confidential material in a responsible manner

• Demonstrated ability to perform duties with minimal supervision and to exercise greater judgment

• Competency to make imperative decisions

• Familiarity with OCFS, OPWDD, OMH, and other relevant municipal and state agencies

• Ability to travel to other agency locations as required
  

• 120 hours of vacation time; 12 Sick Days per year

• 10 Holidays, 3 Personal Days, Medical Appointment Time

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Pet and Legal insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts

• Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability benefits

• 401(k) match up to 6%

• Corporate Discounts Program

• Sick Leave Pool

• Identity Protection