Intake and Recruitment Coordinator

Alton, IL
Full Time
Programs/ Skills Training
Mid Level

We are seeking a Intake and Recruitment Coordinator  at Challenge Unlimited, Inc, in Alton, IL.

Would you like to be a part of helping individuals with disabilities work, live, and participate in the community? Challenge Unlimited, Inc. is the perfect place for you to work. Come join our team! Challenge Unlimited, Inc., has over 60 years of experience serving individuals with disabilities while earning a reputation as a trusted business partner to private commercial companies and federal and state government agencies.

  • Pay Rate: $23.59 per hour + Great Benefits
  • Shifts: Full-time/ 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday- Friday flexible to jobs needs. 
  • Location: Home office in Alton, Illinois 
  • Travel: 10-25% Can expect to drive to Alton and Swansea IL Skills training centers and PCU in St Louis MO. Could also travel to meetings, trainings or presentations. 

Job Duties:

  • Reporting to the Executive Director of Skills Training, the Intake and Recruitment Coordinator is responsible for promoting services which provide people who have different abilities opportunities to work with integrated teams and receive work support as needed-achieving the highest level of independence possible. 
  • Promotes the agency to the public, interviews applicants for the program services, ensures the collection of proper documentation and reporting duties for policy and regulatory compliance. 
  • Promote a culture of person-centered services that advances the Company’s mission to provide quality care and services in a community-based setting to individuals with disabilities.
  • Attends and persuasively presents information on our Company’s services at community events, job fairs, high schools, staffing meetings, etc. that motivates parents, guardians, agencies, teachers, and individuals with disabilities to pursue placement within our Programs.
  • Meets with potential employers to advocate for and provide education about the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities.
  • Plan, organize, and oversee the recruitment of Programs clients. Routinely contact and network with local agencies, businesses, high schools, residential providers/responsible parties and other referral sources of individuals with disabilities to fill openings within Programs department in a timely manner. Maintain a professional, positive image and attitude regarding clients, management and staff
  • Schedule appointments with individuals with disabilities, and applicable guardians, interested in receiving services for the Programs department. Provide an overview of the Company, services available, and career opportunities/development and training.
  • Interview each individual and document disability, employment, personal, education, and medication history, and job and training interests. Send releases and request letters to medical and psychological providers and high school counselors to obtain supporting documentation of individual’s disability. Ensure clear, timely, and complete communication flows between Intake/Recruitment, Programs contacts, parents/guardians, associated agencies, resolving issues as they arise.
  • Complete and oversee the process to start services for Individuals. Review and forward applicant Intake information to match clients to appropriate Programs Service department. Coordinate with staff to ensure services offered to clients are appropriate and a smooth client transition into the appropriate program(s). Ensure a high rate of client satisfaction.
  • Document, track, and review intakes to provide trend reporting and data analysis. Provide updates and reports for upper management. Develop, implement, and update intake and recruitment policies and procedures. Assist with budget support as requested by the Executive Director. Ensure compliance will all regulatory and accreditation requirements. Demonstrate strong time management skills in order to balance the core duties of handling intakes of potential individuals and being a representative to the community of the services available.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred or Associate's degree in related field or High School Diploma and Training in related field with 2 years of relevant experience. 
  • 2+ years' experience working with people with developmental disabilites and/or mental illness preferred. 
  • Demonstrated persuasive communication skills and presentation experience required. 
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint. 
  • Must pass a criminal background check. Must pass various State and Federal registry checks.
  • CPR, 1st Aid, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)  training provided by the company must successfully be completed within the first 4 months and annually thereafter to be certified and maintain position.
  • Must pass DCFS Abuse and Neglect Tracking System check.
  • Be 21 or older, maintain a valid driver's license, and pass a driving history check with a personal insured vehicle for Company related travel is required. 

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • 401(k)
  • Mileage Reimbursement 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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