About this role
The Admissions Coordinator is responsible for receiving, promptly responding to and documenting referrals for the placement of children in a Bethanna foster home. The Admissions Coordinator reviews open homes with the referring county Children and Youth Agency/DHS in regards to the presenting needs and characteristics of a child/youth the family is able to care for including the familys location in order to determine if placement is suitable including emergency and planned placements.
When a match is made and accepted by the referring county the Admissions Coordinator contacts the family and makes the necessary arrangements for the placement. The Admissions Coordinator provides the referral information to the case team that is received/provided by the referring county. The Admissions Coordinator processes all supporting documentation/paperwork necessary for the placement.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelors degree in social work or human service field is required. Masters degree in social work or human service field is preferred.
- Two years experience in foster care, child welfare or related human service area is required.