Admissions Specialist

JOB TITLE: Admissions SpecialistCheck you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below.REPORTS TO: Deputy Director of AdmissionsDEPARTMENT: AdmissionsSALARY: $45,000-$55,000Our Mission:Since 1967, Odyssey House has been providing innovative services and programs to a broad population of individuals and families struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Odyssey House helps New Yorkers of all ages"”and across all five boroughs"”beat drugs and alcohol with highly individualized treatment programs. Odyssey House provides high quality, holistic treatment impacting all major life spheres, including: psychological, physical, social, family, educational and spiritual in order to support personal rehabilitation, renewal and family restoration.If that sounds different than other treatment programs, you're right. Because Odyssey is where recovery gets real.In addition to competitive salaries, Odyssey House offers:A 35-hour work week (as opposed to a 40-hour work week)Vacation Plan and Holiday ScheduleLife InsuranceMedical Insurance (Two Plans)Dental and Vision InsuranceAdditional Insurance Coverages (hospitalization, accidental, critical illness coverage)Long-Term & Short-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account403(b) PlanCorporate Counseling Associates (CCA) EAP benefitAbility Assist Counseling Services (through The Hartford)Commuter BenefitsEducational Assistance ProgramsSpecial shopping discounts through ADP Marketplace and PlumBenefitsRUFit?! Fitness ProgramLegal Assistance through ARAGOptum Financial Service through ConnectYourCareBenefit Advocacy Center through GallagherMAJOR FUNCTIONS:The Case Manager is responsible for substance abuse counseling and intervention services. Must be able to stabilize and promote self-sufficiency and optimum health for people living with HIV/AIDS, Mental illness and/or substance use disorders. Manage a case load of 20 to 25. Provide advocacy as well as coordinate services through home visits.MAJOR FUNCTION:To provide effective and efficient advocacy service as part of the induction process including program interviews, ascertaining information and orientating prospective residents in the Odyssey House admissions process.SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Ensure potential inductions are serviced immediately in a professional and concerned manner.2. Make sure all documents are included in new charts prepared prior to transfer.3. Responsible for own active files making sure they are updated, accurate, secured and that all documents are recorded and filed correctly.4. Submit reports as required5. Counsel, screen, interview, and induct residents.6. Obtain medical and psychiatric clearances when necessary.7. Participate in outreach engagements.8. Develop files on new inductions.9. Coordinate individual inactive charts/closure.10. Other projects and assignments as required.11. Follow up with scheduled interviews/inductions.REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES.High School Diploma or equivalent with minimum of one year experience in a TC and/or admissions knowledge and experience. CASAC/CASAC-TOdyssey House is an equal opportunity employer maintaining a non-discriminatory policy on hiring of its personnel. Odyssey House, and its operational divisions, will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizen status in all employment decisions including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, training, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Created: 2025-02-26