Family and Youth Intake Coordinator

Bucknerinternational

Harlingen, Texas, United States1d ago

About the role

<div><span data-ccp-parastyle="BI_JD_03_Text" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"be80086e-2fe2-47df-8b36-f0fd9d40cd3c|113","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Century Gothic",469777842,"",469777843,"Aptos",469777844,"Century Gothic",201341986,"1",469769226,"Century Gothic",268442635,"20",335559704,"1025",335559705,"1033",335551547,"1033",335559740,"259",201341983,"0",335559739,"0",469775450,"BI_JD_03_Text",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"BIJD03Text",335572020,"1",335551550,"6",335551620,"6",469778324,"Normal"]}">Buckner Children and Family Services Community: <span data-ccp-parastyle="BI_JD_03_Text" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"be80086e-2fe2-47df-8b36-f0fd9d40cd3c|113","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Century Gothic",469777842,"",469777843,"Aptos",469777844,"Century Gothic",201341986,"1",469769226,"Century Gothic",268442635,"20",335559704,"1025",335559705,"1033",335551547,"1033",335559740,"259",201341983,"0",335559739,"0",469775450,"BI_JD_03_Text",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"BIJD03Text",335572020,"1",335551550,"6",335551620,"6",469778324,"Normal"]}">Family and Youth Services Program</div> <div>Location: Harlingen, TX - Onsite </div> <div>Address: 1713 East Tyler, Suite E  Harlingen, TX  78550</div> <div>Job Schedule: Full-Time </div> We are seeking an Intake Coordinator to join our Family and Youth Services Program. As an Intake Coordinator, you will Shine Hope as you provide accurate data entry into PEIS and agency database and coordinate the eligibility assessment process of all referrals. Join our team and shine hope in the lives of others!  What you'll do: <ul> <li>Accept and screen all incoming FAYS referrals. Assess eligibility and crisis status.</li> <li>Greet all guests, clients and visitors using established hospitality standards, determine their purpose, and direct them to the appropriate program areas or staff members.</li> <li>Conduct and process unplanned crisis requests for services as they occur.</li> <li>Counsel with clients, families when performing intakes as appropriate.</li> <li>Act as a liaison between vendors, contractors, and personnel.</li> <li>Distribute incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail for daily pick-up.</li> <li>Report suspected child abuse/neglect to Supervisor and appropriate law enforcement agency.</li> <li>Maintain positive, professional appearance and demeanor while interacting and/or communicating with others.</li> <li>Consult with supervisor as necessary.</li> <li>Timely and accurately respond to inquiries regarding the FAYS program; provide detailed eligibility requirements. Accurately and appropriately respond to basic questions from clients about program services. Provide information and referrals to families. Refer callers to other Buckner programs or other appropriate providers when necessary.</li> </ul>  What you’ll bring: <ul> <li>High school diploma or G.E.D. required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred. </li> <li>Requires ability to understand and carry out detailed oral and written instructions. </li> <li>Minimum 2 years prior related experience working with youth and families required.</li> <li>Requires proficient working knowledge of crisis intervention and ability to demonstrate related skills.</li> <li>Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner’s insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.</li> <li>Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people.</li> <li>Requires ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.</li> </ul> The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.  <div>About Buckner Children and Family Services: </div> <div>Since 1879 Buckner has been transforming lives through hands-on ministry, serving the most vulnerable from the beginning to the ending of life. Buckner is one of the oldest and most unique faith-based social service organizations of its kind, serving hundreds of thousands of people each year in the United States and around the world. Learn more about our programs and ministry at buckner.org.  Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  </div><div class="content-conclusion">The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.</div>

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