Intake and Evaluation Coordinator - UNITY HOUSE OF TROY : Job Details

$750 Sign on Bonus Are you passionate about assisting people who need help in obtaining employment and independence? Northeast Career Planning and Unity House of Troy is looking for the right person to join the team. This is a full-time, Monday-Friday 37.5 hours /week. Hours are typically 8-4 with occasional adjustments to accommodate the participant. Responsibilities: Serve as the first point of contact for new referrals to Employment Services. Conduct intake interviews to gather background information, assess needs, and determine service eligibility. Present cases to the Prep Committee for review and service planning. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records. Ensure intake procedures align with ACCES-VR and Unity House of Troy standards Administer individualized specialized testing and assessments using tools to measure academic achievement, aptitudes, cognitive abilities, personality, vocational interests, and sensory/motor skills. Analyze data from mock interviews, records, and evaluations to identify employment barriers and service needs. Prepare comprehensive evaluation reports with recommendations, adhering to CRS contract timelines. Collaborate with ACCES-VR Vocational Counselors to advocate for appropriate services. Participate in review sessions with participants and referral sources as needed Maintain a small PRE-ETS caseload to compliment the Vocational Evaluation and testing in a school setting. Build and maintain relationships with referral sources, including schools and community organizations. Track and report program metrics (units, hours, dollars) to support program viability. Submit accurate and timely billing. Stay current on ACCES-VR regulations and contract requirements. Promote an environment of inclusion and belonging. Requirements: Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree in related field strongly preferred. At least 2 years of experience in a front facing customer service role. Prior experience working with people with disability. Valid & clean NYS driver's license and access to reliable transportation required. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Ability to adhere to established ACCES-VR documentation deadlines. Proficiency in electronic health records and data interpretation preferred. Experience with intake procedures and vocational evaluations and a working knowledge of ACCES-VR policies, service expectations and billing methodology for CRS service codes is helpful. Benefits: Generous time off benefits including 13 paid days off in your first year for full time employment (increases every year); and 56 hours of NYS Sick Leave; and 10 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays; as well as major medical leave. Medical/dental/vision/life insurance, and 403b contributions after one year (you may contribute right away!). Plus, gym, tuition and cell phone discounts and a 50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place. Come work for an agency that cares about their employees and community! Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve. As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics , national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.