ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR
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Attend Transition Fairs in Baltimore county, Howard County and Baltimore City to gain referrals.
Cook with Level 5 schools for referrals.
Familiarize yourself with Community Coordinators of Services (CCS) to gain referrals.
Contact DDA Eligibility Services for referrals.
Familiarity with DDA services, waivers, etc.
The ability to communicate this information to potential referrals and their families in an understandable way.
Create brochures or other advertising tools to represent Athelas services.
Complete intake paperwork with all referrals.
Assisting families with the DDA system for services.
Collect additional information per the admissions checklist to learn as much as possible about the referral.
Speak personally to referring person and associated people to learn as much as possible about the referral.
Complete in-person interviews and tours of Athelas programs as part of the intake process.
Share referral information prior with all needed departments, i.e. nursing, clinical, etc.
Act as Chair Person of the ARD and convene this meeting on a monthly basis.
Record and distribute ARD minutes in a timely fashion.
Maintain Current referrals list.
Made sure referrals are being acted upon by appropriate staff members.
Utilize the Admissions, Review and Discharge (ARD) committee as a sounding board for potential referrals.
Coordinate with Day or Residential Directors to be aware of vacancies, schedule tours and evaluations.
Collect evaluation paperwork and meet with staff for feedback about the evaluation period.
Present a written report to the ARD describing the individual, service requested, evaluation summaries including service needs to determine admission into services.
Assure completion of Service Plan and submission to DDA.
Coordinate start date and admission into services.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Special Ed, Psychology, Family Services, or related field is preferred
Qualifications: Experience in services for adults with I/DD
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
Polished professional with warm demeanor
Use of a car and a clean driving record
This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary.
This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Health: Health, Vision, Dental, supplemental coverage through Aflac.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Incentives: Company Paid: Short / Long Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Flexible Spending Account, Sunny Day Fund
Work-Life Balance: Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement, Jury Duty
Financial: 403B plan, Employee Credit Union (SECU)
Training: Paid DDA and new hire training's, Paid CPR and First Aid Certification (If applicable)
Pay Range: $58,656 per year
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