Intake and Discharge Coordinator - 10439

The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.

The Intake/Discharge Coordinator facilitates the intake, discharge, and navigation of participants in our Recuperative Care programs. This position reports to the SSRCC Operations Manager.

• Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage. 
• Choice of dental insurance or discount plan. 
• Vision insurance.  
• Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses. 
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage. 
• Employee Assistance Program, a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members. 
• Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting. 
• Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year. 

• Acts as the point person for the day-to day operations of Recuperative Care Intake and Discharge System; ensures smooth coordination of daily intake process  receiving programs and property management.
• Understands contractual requirements and works with Operations Manager to ensure Intake/Discharge Operations are meeting all targets.
• Identifies goals and strategies to better conduct integrated-care procedures, better serving the needs of homeless individuals.
• Provides ongoing program and navigation services in conjunction with integrated care team.  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Sound critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of homeless issues and demonstrated sensitivity to and a desire to work with under served populations.
• Ability to take initiative to implement projects and pursue goals with minimal supervision.

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet program experience is a requirement.
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in a related field is preferred.        
• Experience serving homeless community or public health sector preferred.  
• Excellent organization skills and willingness to work flexibly under pressure.

Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, selecting volunteers, and selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, military status, or any other applicable status protected by law.