Admissions Specialist

Job Details:

Job Location:

Main Campus
- Syracuse, NY, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $27.00 - $28.00

Hourly,

Travel Percentage :
Some,

Job Shift: Day/Evening, Job Category:
Nonprofit
- Social Services, The Admissions Specialist is the primary person responsible for screening referrals and completing admissions to the Children’s Crisis Residences when on shift. This roleisresponsible forfiling paperwork as well as quality assurance initiatives related to the admissions process. This position is scheduled to best accommodate the volume ofreferralsreceivedand admissions, i.e., weekday evenings. Overtime opportunities are available. The Admissions Specialist role requires an individual with a diverse skillset who is process-oriented and appreciates a varied set of responsibilities in their day-to-day work.

Participation in anafterhourson-call rotation may be required.

A strong grasp of, and dedication to, the mission of Elmcrest and the Children’s Crisis Residencesisamust.

• Manage the referralhotlineand conduct referral screenings.
• Scheduleadmissionsappointments.
• Coordination of admissions withco-workers ensuring families are welcomed to the Children’s Crisis Residences in a warm, conscientious, andtimelymanner.
• Review of admission paperwork to ensure fidelity to regulation and policy.
• Clerical duties related to referrals and admissions.
• Collaboration with the leadership team of each Children’s Crisis Residence.
• Screen incoming referrals and conduct admissions within and without typically scheduled workhours.
• Other Duties as Assigned:
  Please note this job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required ofthe employee for this job. Duties,responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Honesty:
  
  Act with integrity and behave in a manner consistent with our policies, Code of Conduct and any regulatory and ethical guidelines. Utilize practices and techniques professionals train to interact with children,families and co-workers appropriately.
• Willingness to Learn:
  
  Open to new experiences and learning new skills and information that can improve professional development, progressive work environments and support the mission of Elmcrest.
• Dedication to
  
  Purpose:
  
  Display the necessary passion and empathetic abilities to serve the Elmcrest mission. Committed toimprovethe lives of children and families.
• Social Concern:
  
  Value human dignity and have respect for others. Actively seek out diverse approaches and points of view.
• Self-Examination:
  
  Systemically observe,analyzeandutilizeself-reflection to improve actions or results. Listen to constructive feedback and concerns andmaintainpositive relationships in the workplace.

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Abilityto prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems.
• Strong knowledge of MS office, including Excel andWord.
• Knowledgeable ofprivacy andconfidentialitystandards in healthcare, i.e., HIPPA.

• Bachelor’s Degree related to human services (e.g., sociology, psychology, social work, human development).
• Master’s Degree related to human services (e.g., sociology, psychology, social work, human development), preferred.
• One year of experience with referral and/or admissions processes, preferred.

• Ability to lift 25pounds without assistance.
• Ability to sit, squat,crouchand stand for elongated periods of time.
• Ability to lift arms over head in upward reaching motion.
• Ability to walk up and downstairs up to several times per day.
• Valid driver’s…