Intake Coordinator, CCS

Benefits and Perks: LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages: On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet. Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure. Salary $22.18 - $22.36/Hourly. Opportunity for advancement. Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours. The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed! Essential Functions: Respond to all referrals from the CCS Case Work Team. Refer clients that do not meet criteria for LSSI services to care coordination for evaluation and linage to additional resources. Verify benefits and match insurance coverage to the appropriate service or provider. Maintain knowledge of LSSI programs and alternative community resources. Manage influx of new clients and program size. Schedule intakes and referral assignments with appropriate counselor. Utilize Electronic Health Record and client tracking systems. Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner. Position Qualifications: Associate’s degree in counseling, social work or related human service field required. Background check clearance required. Demonstrated proficiency using electronic health record and client tracking systems preferred. Experience with intake assessment and scheduling client appointments preferred. Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing. Excellent organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software. Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required. Access to reliable transportation required. Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.