About the role

  • Intake Associate assisting families with application for eligibility at NLACRC. Gathers demographic data and verifies records to determine service eligibility in social services.

Responsibilities

  • Gathers initial information related to request for eligibility and assist families with completion of intake application as needed.
  • Conducts statewide searches for applicants to see if they have previously received services at any Regional Center.
  • Creates initial inquiry or UCI and inputs and/or updates demographic information for applicants in Regional Center computer systems.
  • Obtain and verify consents for services and records.
  • Requests and distributes medical, school, mental health and other applicable records.
  • Requests and or verifies additional information as needed to assist in determining eligibility.
  • Answers phone calls and responds to emails and provides status updates to applicants, families, and other agencies (with consent).
  • Requests case records from storage or other Regional Centers as needed.
  • Documentation of all case activity in Regional Center computer systems.
  • Participates in meetings and training sessions as requested.
  • Prepares cases for supervisor review.
  • Assigned Officer of the Day to assist callers or walk-ins with inquiries about applying for Lanterman Services.
  • Review DCFS portal for referrals and accuracy.
  • Performs administrative tasks as required.

Requirements

  • An Associates degree in a human/social services is required
  • Two years of related experience
  • Excellent customer service on the telephone and/or in person
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Accurate and rapid typing for input of data
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize, respond to multiple tasks, requests, and processes and meet timelines
  • Review and present information obtained in a concise manner
  • Utilize ear/microphone piece and enter initial data in the computer.
  • Developmental or related disabilities, social service provision, basic community resources, use of word processing, internet, and data entry.
  • Position requires bilingual: Spanish.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance - NLACRC pays the full cost of coverage for certain Medical plans for employee only.
  • Dental Insurance – NLACRC pays the full cost of the Dental DMO Plan for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care expenses
  • Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account for eligible dependent care expenses
  • No cost Life, Accidental Death & Disability, Long Term Disability Insurance for employees
  • No cost Vision plan for employees and eligible dependents
  • Retirement plan - NLACRC is a member of CalPERS which is a defined benefit plan that provides a monthly retirement allowance for eligible employees.
  • NLACRC offers two (2) deferred compensation plans - 457 and 403(b)
  • Participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
  • Participate in Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Paid Time Off – Eligible for 3 weeks of accrued vacation in the first year, 8 hours per month sick time, education, wellness and sabbatical time
  • Holidays – NLACRC offers 12 paid holidays throughout the year
  • Most positions are offered a hybrid – remote option

Job title

Intake Associate – Bilingual, Spanish

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$23 - $32 per hour

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Location requirements

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