Foster Care Intake Coordinator

Indiana Mentor, a part of the Sevita family, provides Residential and Treatment Foster Care services to youth who may be facing out‑of‑home placements, transitioning back into the family home or independent living alternatives, or involved in the juvenile justice system. Through personalized programming, we help youth gain stability, comfort, and confidence to overcome challenges and live well.

Responsibilities

• Manage and accept referrals.
• Initiate appropriate communication with clinical and operations teams based on the needs of referred individuals to facilitate placement and/or services.
• Administer the referral process; collaborate with clinical and operations teams to facilitate individual placement and obtain appropriate services.
• Collect, verify, record, and process intake demographics, insurance/payment, and referral information.
• Create files for new individuals and ensure intake paperwork has been completed or requested.
• Input data and complete all placement paperwork, identifying problems and resolving issues that would prevent successful documentation/entry.
• Secure funding information and verify funding/insurance coverage arrangements.
• Complete all reporting requirements consistent with corporate and regulatory standards.
• Apply knowledge of programs, policies, and procedures to serve as a resource and assist others in resolving administrative issues within scope of authority.
• Assist with emergency coverage and crisis intervention support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or a related field.
• Two years of experience preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.
• Self‑motivated and detail‑oriented with the ability to multi‑task.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to the company’s mission and values.

Benefits

• Full compensation/benefits package for full‑time employees.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Complex work that adds value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of co‑workers.
• Job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.