Intake Counselor - FOTEP Residential

Job Overview

This is a union position.

The El Monte FOTEP is a residential program serving women and children. All of the women that are enrolled in the program are on State parole and usually have extensive histories with the criminal justice system. Some of the women have co-occuring disorders that are managed by prescribed medications and individual therapy. The program is very fast paced and is a very structured environment.

Key Responsibilities

The primary duties of the Intake Counselor is to welcome new arrivals and complete the necessary paperwork to enroll them in the program. The Intake Counselor needs to be a person that can connect with people from diverse backgrounds and be able to explain the expectations of the program and their own rights and responsibilities as a client.

• Conduct all intakes with all new admissions.
• Screen all new intakes for health and safety reasons.
• Enter client information into EHR systems.
• Ensure that intake binders are distributed to new arrivals within 24-48 hours.
• Ensure that all new arrivals understand their personal rights and responsibilities as a client of HR360.
• Ensure that all new arrivals are oriented to the program within their first 24 hours of admission.
• Ensure that new arrival room is in order for all new admissons.
• Ensure that all new arrivals of aware of COVID policy.
• Ensure that all new arrivals are scheduled for covid testing whether or not they come fully vaccinated.

Education and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• The Intake Counselor must be certified or have an up to date registration.
• The Intake Counselor must be familiar with residential programs.
• The Intake Counselor must have a welcoming demeanor and is able to get along well with others.
• The Intake Counselor must be able to navigate computer systems and enter accurate information into EHR systems.
• The Intake Counselor must be able to pass a CDCR clearance.
• The Intake Counselor must have some knowledge of behaviors associated with the person served.
• The Intake Counselor must have good writing skills.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

In compliance with the California Department of Public Health's mandate, all employees must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Medical and religious exemptions are available.

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