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Intake Service Coordinator
Job Location:
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 19 - 26
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Intake Service Coordinator
Program Overview
Support Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) serves veterans and their families in need of support; we have teams located in our corporate office as well as our housing developments in Humboldt Park and Englewood. Our Intake Service Coordinators serve as the primary points of contact for providing short-term transition support to newly enrolled participants in the SSVF program. Our goal is to provide clients with a clear coordinated pathway into VOA Illinois services within the first 90 days as well as ensuring they are successfully connected and transitioned into the programs best met for their needs.
Position Summary
The Intake Service Coordinator role serves as the primary resource for client access program eligibility intake enrollment and service navigation. Working collaboratively with internal programs and community partners the position facilitates timely access to services coordinates seamless transitions into ongoing case management and promotes continuity of care by connecting clients to appropriate internal and external resources.
Primary Responsibilities
Client Engagement & Enrollment
- Serve as the primary point of contact for potential clients seeking services
- Conduct intake assessments and eligibility screenings
- Assist with service planning resource coordination and stabilization efforts
- Educate clients on available programs and services
Data & Document Management
- Accurately document client sessions in EchoVantage (EV) and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
- Ensure all documentation falls within HIPAA regulations as well as VOA guidelines
Collaboration & Advocacy
- Utilize a trauma-informed approach in all client interactions
- Partner with internal VOA Illinois teams and community partners for service coordination
- Advocate for participant needs and reduce barriers to service access
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Must meet one of the minimum requirements as a Mental Health Professional (MHP) in the State of Illinois:
- Bachelors degree
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner Recovery Support Specialist or Occupational Therapy Assistant meeting required experience standards; or5 years of supervised mental health or human services experience (including qualifying internships)
Experience
- Experience in social services crisis intervention substance abuse/mental health issues and familiarity with community resources is essential
- Experience supporting veterans or lived experience as a veteran preferred but not required
Location
- Downtown corporate office located at 47 W. Polk St
Schedule
- Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Compensation & Benefits
The Intake Service Coordinator is a full-time non-exempt role:
- Pay Range: $19.30 - $26.64/hour
VOA Illinois offers competitive benefits packages:
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- Medical Dental Vision
- 403(b) with employer match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Early access to earned wages through Payactiv
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Referral program
VOA Illinois provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race color creed religion gender age sexual orientation national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state federal or local law. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for applicants with disabilities upon request. Please contact for further inquiries.
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About Company
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