Intake Coordinator (Foster Care) - Sign-on Bonus up to $2500

Alliance Human Services, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Intake Coordinator to join our not-for-profit, treatment foster care agency. The Intake Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring smooth referrals, placements, and service coordination for children in foster care. If you are detail-oriented, able to make clinically sound decisions, and committed to the well-being of children and families, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

• Accept and manage all referrals for placement, ensuring completion of all required intake documentation.
• Participate in the orientation, training, evaluation, and assessment of potential foster family home applicants.
• Establish and maintain a referral matching system, including tracking upcoming discharges within 30, 60, and 90 days.
• Ensure all documentation is uploaded and updated in our electronic records system, Child Trax, and meets corporate, licensing, and regulatory standards.
• Evaluate and assess children for placement and continued placement, ensuring necessary services are established based on their needs and permanency plan.
• Conduct home visits and foster parent support meetings as needed, including evening and weekend hours.
• Provide pre-service and in-service training for foster parents, including weekend sessions.
• Participate in the rotational on-call system for emergency and crisis support.
• Prepare court reports, attend judicial placement reviews, and represent the agency professionally.
• Assist with legal, licensing, regulatory, and certification activities.
• Attend vendor fairs, community events, and foster parent recruitment activities to promote Alliance Human Services.
• Offer ideas and suggestions to improve quality and increase visibility in the state.
• Maintain current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in Social Work, Human Services, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience in foster care, social services, or case management.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making skills, and organizational skills.
• Advanced writing skills are critical for documentation, reports, and communication.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Must have current driver’s license, a safe, registered, working vehicle, and appropriate levels of insurance coverage.
• Criminal history must meet company standards at time of hire and be maintained at this level throughout employment.

At Alliance Human Services, Inc., we are dedicated to providing quality services that improve the lives of children and families. If you are looking for a fulfilling role in a collaborative and supportive environment, apply today to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need!