Responsible for coordinating all intake interviews and assessments and maintaining a utilization rate of 90%.
Program Director
SUPERVISES: Intake Coordinator
*Complete pre-screenings and intake assessments for clients in need of shelter or other services.
*Review assessments, Psychiatric evaluations, and other documents received from referral sources.
*Participate in service and discharge planning and conferencing, when appropriate.
*Complete fieldwork and outreach to build network of potential referral sources.
*Report any suspected abuse or neglect to State Central Register.
*Act as liaison between program sites, community based organizations, and agencies that serve runaway and homeless youth.
*Complete monthly and annual statistical reports.
*Maintain DYCD Connect enrollments for all new admissions.
*Work collaboratively with Case Planners and administrative team to ensure quality of service.
*Participate in other program activities including Program Quality Improvement.
*Hires and supervises the Intake Coordinator, including ensuring the intake worker completes 40 hours per annum training requirements, and performance evaluations are completed.
*Provides 24-hour on-call intake coverage via agency cell phone and manages all emergency placements.
*Any other assigned tasks.
Bachelor degree in a related field is required, MSW preferred.
SCO Family of Services helps New Yorkers build a strong foundation for the future. We get young children off to a good start, launch youth into adulthood, stabilize and strengthen families and unlock potential for children and adults with special needs. SCO has played a vital role in delivering human services in communities throughout New York City and Long Island for 130 years.
