Intake Coordinator

Core Responsibilities

• Respond to referrals from community members for Developmental Services Case Management eligibility for adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.
• Meet with individuals, families, case managers and other stakeholders during the intake process to assess client needs while gathering information required for an eligibility determination.
• Enter information in the OADS database system, Evergreen, for intake and eligibility purposes by required deadlines.
• Complete outreach and education on the Intake and eligibility process with community members in school settings.
• Provide state case management for a small number of cases on a limited basis.

• Maintaining accurate referral reports with data and submitting them to your supervisor in a timely manner regarding referrals.
• Gathering information in a complete and accurate manner to fully document all pertinent facts for eligibility determinations.
• Meeting with transition specialists within the department on individual cases for review.
• Determining when to notify and consult with the Casework Supervisor and others.
• Accurately assessing crisis situations and need for emergency intervention and notifying supervisory staff if such needs arise during intake.
• Presenting to members of the public in group settings, transition fairs, and meetings the role of intake and eligibility.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Social Work/Social Welfare;
  or a related social service/social welfare/social work area that includes at least 12 courses in behavioral science, social science, or social work, and must have or be eligible for conditional or full licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) as determined by the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure.
• Provide a copy of transcripts with application.
• At least one year of experience working with incapacitated and dependent adults.

• Applicants must have or be eligible for conditional or full licensure at the Licensed Social Worker (LSW) level issued by the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure.
• An LSW-Conditional requires an earned BA/BS in a field related to social work/social welfare.
• Possession of a valid Class C Maine Motor Vehicle Operator's License.