Intake Specialist
Home Instead · Rockford, IL · 2 mo ago
OTHRFull-time
About the role
When a family contacts Home Instead, it's often because something has changed. They might need assistance after a fall, receive a difficult diagnosis, or require more support than they can provide alone. As an Intake Coordinator, you'll be the first point of contact for these families.
Responsibilities
- Answer incoming calls and online inquiries from prospective clients and their families
- Respond quickly to new inquiries and follow up consistently until a family is ready to move forward
- Listen carefully to each family's situation and document important details accurately
- Schedule in-home care consultations and coordinate with the Client Care team
- Maintain detailed notes and activities in Salesforce (or other CRM systems) to ensure every family receives timely follow-up
- Track outstanding leads and prioritize daily follow-up activities
- Communicate with empathy, professionalism, and confidence during every interaction
- Work closely with the office team to provide a smooth experience from the first phone call through the start of care
Requirements
- Genuinely enjoy helping people and can build rapport quickly over the phone
- Stay calm and compassionate when speaking with families who may be overwhelmed or emotional
- Be organized and dependable, not letting details slip through the cracks
- Learn new technology quickly and be comfortable working in multiple software systems throughout the day
- Be self-motivated and manage your workload without needing constant direction
- Take pride in following through and providing an excellent experience for every family
Qualifications
- You have experience in home care, healthcare, senior services, hospitality, or customer service
- You have experience with Salesforce or another CRM platform (but we're willing to train the right person)
Skills
- Great communication skills
- Strong organizational abilities
- Compassion and empathy
Benefits
- Monday-Friday schedule
- Competitive pay with performance-based bonus opportunities
- Health benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
Pay
Competitive pay with performance-based bonus opportunities
Schedule
Monday-Friday