What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intake Specialist position at U.S.VETS?
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Description
Looking for a rewarding position? How would you like to serve those who served? If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a great organization & make a difference, this is the job for you! Come & join our winning team! Benefits include Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision and Company matching 401K
The Intake Specialist reports directly to the Program Coordinator for the program this position is assigned to. The Intake Specialist provides direct support to the program team and serves as the point of contact for program eligibility and the intake process. The main function of these programs is to assist homeless and at-risk veterans and their families in connecting to supportive services including Behavioral Health Care, Medical, Employment, and Housing
Classification : Non-Exempt
Responsibilities :
- Performs screening and assessment for client eligibility.
- Assists clients with obtaining all necessary information need to be enrolled in program.
- Performs client intake process, intake packet completion, and program data entry for intakes and discharges as well as other client information as needed for program reporting.
- Conducts individual or group program orientation for clients.
- Tracks client entry / exits electronically and enters into program database.
- Performs data entry into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) if appropriate.
- Assists with ensuring MyCaseRecords (MCR) documentation is up to date.
- Assists in the production of client information and program data reports including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports using MCR data in addition to HMIS data.
- Coordinates with the Program Coordinator, Case Managers, and Housing / Outreach Specialists with respect to monitoring and documentation of services.
- Assists in maintaining archival of client inactive files.
- Continuously ensures quality documentation effort.
- Provides direct and confidential support to management and staff members.
- Assists in the purchasing and retrieving of necessary program supplies and office equipment.
- Assists with communicating program guidelines to clients as well as community partners.
- Assists with monthly aftercare follow-up procedures.
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.
has various programs in which an Intake Specialist may be assigned to or work with to include Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) or Grant & Per Diem (GPD) Transitional Housing that may have additional program-specific duties as outlined below :
Qualifications
Requirements :
United States Veterans Initiative is a non-profit organization whose mission is the successful transition of military veterans and their families through the provision of housing, counseling, career development and comprehensive support.
Salary : $22 - $30
