Job Opportunity: Hudson Valley 211/United Way - Community Resource Specialist

Position Description: The Intake Specialist is responsible for receiving, prioritizing, and triaging client’s service requests including contract-based calls using a prescribed intake process either by phone or in person. The Intake Specialist’s primary role is to assist callers in need of various human services resources.

Position Requirements: Associates degree or higher in Social Work or related field and

1-2 years of related experience.

Skills Required:

  • Experience in human services programs requiring direct client interactions, accountability and progress reporting

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

  • Experience managing an active caseload of at least10-15 clients including closed loop referral

  • The ability to multi-task, set priorities, and follow up in a timely manner

  • Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment as well as work independently and make sound decisions

  • Able to meet deadlines, keep schedules, build partner agency relationships and perform in a high-paced environment

  • Proficient with computers and ability to work with multiple applications

  • Bi-lingual in Spanish is preferred

  • An ability to show compassion and maintain confidentiality to callers who may be in crisis                                       

Essential Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Handles incoming referrals of Callers who are interested in finding resources that can assist with various social needs

  • Use active listening, probing, play-back and style-matching skills to evaluate each client’s needs

  • Answer client questions and sort out issues relating to their identified needs

  • Learn and maintain an in-depth understanding of managing specialized contracts calls

  • Accurately document required information in the 211-database system

  • Attend required community meetings related to the program and report as necessary any updates regarding the program

  • Other duties as assigned.