What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Intake Coordinator position at UCP OF LONG ISLAND?
Job Details
Job Location: Commack, NY
Salary Range: $25.00 - $31.50 Hourly
Description
UCP Long Island is a not for profit agency whose mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of persons with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. We are proud of our more than 60 year history in creating opportunities and helping to fulfill the dreams of thousands of individuals and families. We remain committed to our goal of Creating Life Without Limits for People With Disabilities!
The Residential Intake Coordinator will have primary responsibility for the intake process for admissions into our Residential programs
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage the admissions process for individuals receiving supports and services including completing and maintaining all intake documentation. This will require understanding each program and necessary admission requirements
- Primary contact for referrals through OPWDD, Care Managers and families
- Review various OPWDD Needs lists for suitable individuals; gather and review all documentation and forward to intake committee
- Liaison with Care Managers and Regional Office for obtaining eligibility
- Ensure proper follow up with all intake committee members to make timely decisions
- Participate/coordinate trial visits and pre-placement meetings for all new admissions
- Develop and maintain an internal system for monitoring enrollment progress. Give reports as necessary
- Ensure changes to individuals service authorizations and amendments are submitted to OPWDD
- Gather necessary documents for all new admissions
- Coordinate all Internal Movement
- Ensuring all Medicaid and waiver documentation is in place prior to admission
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree preferred; High School Diploma
- At least 2 years working with individuals with intellectual disabilities
- Complete all state and agency required training
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge and understanding of local and regional regulatory operations
- Knowledge and understanding of OPWDD regulations
- Understanding and commitment to community-based support for persons with disabilities
- Experience with intake and admissions
- Excellent time management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
Salary : $25 - $32
