Intake Specialist
Volunteers of America Los Angeles · Lancaster, California, US
About Us: VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving...
Job description
About Us: VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org. PAY RATE: $17.76 - $18.69 Per Hour BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE: The Intake Specialist is the initial contact with the potential client seeking supportive services. This position is responsible for intake processes including intake assessments, roster reporting, bed management, potential exit reporting while remaining in compliance with ethical standards of care, including HIPAA, supporting clinical efforts through use of motivational interviewing, de-escalation, and crisis intervention techniques. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Completes intake and assessments on all new participants. - Monitors status of bed...