TLP - ILP Admission Coordinator

Summary As the Admissions Coordinator, this role will also carry out admissions functions including responding to program referrals, making updates to the interview and screening process, and interviewing candidates for the program.

This position demonstrates commitment to the mission, vision, and values of the agency by engaging in respectful, cooperative relationships with customers (i.e. clients, employees, and external stakeholders); being accountable for providing services, and ensuring the safety of customers while empowering customers in achieving the agency mission.

Primary Responsibilities:

Oversee the review and assessment of information on all potential placements, the subsequent decision regarding acceptance, rejection or on-hold waiting list.

Responsible for acquiring funding information for each potential placement as well as current residents.

Oversee all aspects of the admissions process including contacting all referring sources (parent, clinician, caseworker, etc.) for updates on intake process, schedule on-site interviews and potential admission dates.

Provide tours of the Agency to potential clients, parents/guardians, and referring agents.

Maintain and manage all admission related information and documentation

Create all admission reports in a timely manner

Enter and manage admissions/client information in the ETO database

Enter/monitor/manage Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) data for the following programs:

RHYMIS-FYSB (Family and Youth Services Bureau) funded clientsCSF (Children’s Service Fund) funded clients HUD (Housing and Urban Development) funded clients

Develop and maintain strong relationships with apartment communities and property management teams to foster ongoing partnerships and referrals.

Supervisory – None

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related Health and Human Services

Experience with older youth and young adult population

Valid Driver’s License, dependable personal transportation, and valid insurance

At least 21 years of ageJob

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong engagement skills with older youth and young adult population.

High level of organization.

Strong communication both verbal and written.

High level of personal accountability.

Ability to gather and analyze information to make quality assessments, and treatment plan recommendations.

Computer

Skills:

Proficient in Microsoft Office, ability to learn agency client. management database, and utilize virtual meeting programs such as Teams, Zoom etc.

The physical requirements of this job include sitting, standing, walking, and climbing. stairs on a regular basis, lifting to 50lbs, pulling and/or pushing on occasion.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirement of this job includes sitting, standing, walking, and climbing stairs on a regular basis, lifting to 25lbs, pulling and/or pushing on occasion.

Working Environment:

Most of the work is performed in an office setting. May need to travel into the community occasionally.

Equal Employment Opportunity Epworth is an EEO/AA employer. Consistent with this policy, Epworth embraces diversity and welcomes colleagues and applicants of all backgrounds. Our goal is to empower every day and build a community that is inclusive, drawing upon the strengths of the diversity of our colleagues to exceed the expectations of our clients.

About Epworth Founded in 1864, Epworth is a multiservice agency that seeks to empower youth who have experienced trauma to realize their unique potential by meeting essential needs, cultivating resiliency, and building community. Thousands of youths and families turn to Epworth each year for a full range of services including therapeutic foster care and case management; residential and intensive treatment; individual/family therapy and comprehensive psychological testing;

emergency shelter and longer-term housing services; life skills and vocational training; as well as crisis care and outreach through the Drop-In Center, food pantry, and 24-hour crisis help-line. Epworth is headquartered at 110 N. Elm Ave. in Webster Groves, Missouri, and has locations in Normandy and South St. Louis City.

Our Mission Empowering youth to realize their unique potential by meeting essential needs, cultivating resiliency, and building community.

Our VisionA world in which every youth experiences life in all its fullness.