Senior Residential Admissions and Enrollment Specialist

Senior Residential Admissions and Enrollment Specialist

Technical/Professional

Full Time , Primarily M-F with additional hours & weekends as needed

Kids Peace is a private charity dedicated to supporting the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families, and communities. Since 1882, we have offered psychiatric hospital services, residential treatment programs, accredited educational services, and foster care programs. Our team works in an environment defined by compassion, creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering hope and healing.

• Tuition assistance & student loan forgiveness options
• Competitive compensation based on education/experience
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance.
• Two week paid training program
• Professional growth: ongoing development, training opportunities, and structured career pathways.
• Supportive environment: a collaborative and compassionate team culture.

The Senior Residential Admissions and Enrollment Specialist is responsible for processing referrals/admissions to optimize the residential program census. Additionally, this person will monitor and implement the quality assurance functions for the Admissions Department to ensure exceptional service delivery, departmental compliance with JCAHO standards and to assist the Director in the efficient operation of the department. This individual will possess a working knowledge of the Kids Peace continuum of care, will be customer-focused and mission-driven, thereby ensuring timely processing of admissions to Kids Peace National Centers.

• Associate Degree required (60+ credits);
  Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health or related field preferred.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English)
• Some experience with acute emotionally challenged children or adolescents preferred.
• Must possess basic personal computer knowledge and skills.
• Excellent organization abilities required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license preferred.

Kids Peace is the employer of choice in the mental and behavioral healthcare field. As a Kids Peace associate, you can expect the following:

• Competitive compensation structures and the opportunity for associates to gather valuable practical experience and advance careers much more quickly than at other providers.
• Generous paid time off that we actively encourage our associates to use which promotes a work/life balance.
• Tuition assistance and a student loan forgiveness program to ensure that when you work to improve your ability to help our clients, you can rely on Kids Peace to support you.
• Comprehensive benefits package including life and disability insurance as well as pet insurance!
• An organizational culture filled with respect and the comradery of like-minded colleagues who live the mission to Give Hope, Help and Healing to Children, Adults and Those Who Love Them.

Kids Peace is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting workforce diversity.