<p>At the present time, a vacancy exists for an Intake and Services Coordinator supporting the Advanced Clinical Services (ACS) program within the Student Services division of the Chester County Intermediate Unit. This position will be located at the Educational Service Center in Downingtown, PA.</p> <p>Are you motivated to create brighter futures for students, families, and the entire community? If so, we want you on Team CCIU! At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success together takes a team approach! We strive to hire exceptional, motovated, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond. If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career, don't wait - apply today to make Team CCIU even stronger tomorrow!</p> <p>SUMMARY OF POSITION:</p> <p>As an Intake and Services Coordinator at Chester County Intermediate Unit, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the operational efficacy and quality of our Advanced Clinical Services within the Student Services Department. Your responsibilities will encompass a diverse array of tasks including managing service requests from CCIU programs, recruiting and onboarding staff, maintaining diligent records, and assuring the quality of services. The Intake and Services Coordinator will supervise Staffing Coordinators and Technical Readers to ensure that all actives are carried out in an effective and efficient manner. This position not only requires robust organizational skills and a keen attention to detail but also a proactive approach in staff coordination and stakeholder communication. By joining our team, you will contribute directly to the support and development of educational services that impact numerous students and educators across the district.</p> <p>DIMENSIONS AND ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS OF THE POSITION:</p> <p>The coordinator will directly report to the supervisor and will oversee all case management services, clinical staff assigned to their program, and provide supervision to staff related to the program(s) assigned. The Intake and Services Coordinator will be responsible for providing leadership for the Advanced Clinical Services program and coordinating with all special education programs across the CCIU. The Coordinator is a key part of the Student Services division and has a responsibility to contribute to the overall development of a single, comprehensive system for providing needed supports to students. Because of the nature and location of the services provided, the incumbent will have a high level of "freedom to act" which will require a person who is self-energized, self-reliant and able to make decisions. The incumbent will need to apply technical, consultative and implementation skills in identifying, assessing, coordinating and implementing services and supports for the students.</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Counseling, Mental Health, or related field - required </li><li>Minimum 8 years experience working in a behavioral health setting or related field </li><li>Minimum 5 years experience providing supervision to staff </li><li>Current police, child abuse, and FBI fingerprint clearances required </li></ul> <p>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Request Management: Oversee the processing of requests from CCIU Programs for direct care staff through the online system. Ensure timely and efficient communication with school districts to understand their needs and match them with the appropriate staff. </li><li>Staff Recruitment: Work with staffing agencies on the recruitment process for direct care staff including job postings, screening, interviewing, and selection. Evaluate the performance of staffing agencies in meeting requested needs. </li><li>Staff Onboarding: Coordinate the on-boarding and initial training programs for new staff, ensuring they are well-prepared to meet the students' needs. Monitor the process for direct observation of new staff to ensure they demonstrate the required skills. </li><li>Log Management: Ensure that all direct care staff accurately complete and submit their daily logs in the online system. Oversee the process of log approval by supervisors, ensuring that all logs are reviewed and approved in accordance with ACS policies and procedures. </li><li>Quality Assurance: Develop and maintain quality assurance measures to evaluate stakeholder satisfaction and implement improvements. </li><li>Program Expansion: Assist in developing marketing materials (i.e., print, online) to promote the services. Assist in identifying markets for expansion, develop relationships within those markets, and present the services. </li><li>Billing: Monitor mechanisms to ensure all services are accounted for and billed accurately. </li></ul> <p>SALARY RANGE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR:</p> <p>260 days per year, 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week</p> <p>Project Staff, Step 16: $87,037-$108,796 annually, based upon years of experience in a similar role</p> <p>PROJECT STAFF BENEFITS:</p> <ul> <li>Excellent medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage at minimal cost to employee </li><li>If medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage are not needed, generous opt-out payments are available </li><li>1.5% of annual salary flexible benefit cash payment </li><li>Life insurance in amount of 2.5x annual salary, paid by CCIU </li><li>Long-term disability insurance effective the 31st day of illness/injury </li><li>Retirement through PSERS, PA's Public School Employees Retirement System </li><li>Worker's Compensation </li><li>New employees start with 10 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 2 personal days annually </li><li>Tuition reimbursement - 100% of up to 15 credits per year </li><li>...and much more! </li></ul> <p>MS</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p> <p>Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.</p>