PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direct supervision of the Director of SGF & Crisis Services, the Intake Coordinator is responsible for completing the intake process for all SGF programs and IDD services, the waiver application process, scheduling and attending community outreach events, maintaining required documentation and billing concerning Access and Referral program and providing SGF/Crisis/PASRR case management.
Duties include:
- Complete intake process for all new SGF referrals, including timely response to phone calls, facilitating meetings with individuals, families and guardians, collecting/completing required documentation and admissions into the EMR.
- Verify eligibility for services including the coordination of psychological evaluations and/or adaptive assessments when appropriate.
- Provide information to individuals and families concerning other community resources and make referrals when appropriate.
- Represent Pennyroyal Center IDD by attending and participating in and presenting at local and statewide meetings, conferences and events, including out of town/regional travel, weekends and evenings as needed.
- Serve as Pennyroyal IDD liaison with local schools, provider agencies, advocacy organizations (i.e.; local and state Arc chapters) etc.
- Work collaboratively with schools to facilitate a seamless transition for students from school to community supports.
- Provide SGF/Crisis/PASRR case management
- Assist families/individuals with applying for Medicaid waivers (MPW, SCL, HCB) and ensuring all individuals are Medicaid eligible.
- Responsible for proper and appropriate documentation of all supports provided in a timely manner.
- Provide crisis intervention, direct support and community resources to individuals as needed.
- Assist with MPW/SCL waiting list applications. (i.e.: update to request emergency SCL, check waiting list, etc.)
- Complete PASRR Level II evaluations as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.