Admissions Coordinator Colorado Springs
The Admissions Coordinator at Confidential Client facilitates placements into adult and children's residential programs, focusing on recruitment of host and foster homes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role involves marketing services, managing referrals, coordinating with community entities, and ensuring optimal service matching while maintaining compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Overview
Confidential Client is hiring an Admissions Coordinator to support residential and adult services placements and to recruit host and foster homes. This is a full-time role with an on-call rotation and a hiring range of $22.59 - $24.68 per hour, depending on education and experience. This position will remain open until filled.
What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)
- Market Confidential Client’s programs and recommend appropriate services based on individual needs and safety.
- Respond to referrals and broker services for individuals and families; communicate with guardians and stakeholders.
- Recruit, interview, and process prospective residential providers, developing a diverse placement pool.
- Serve as a liaison with community boards and referral entities; participate in enrollment and coordination meetings.
- Develop and maintain accurate tracking systems for outreach, placements, and follow-up activities.
- Implement marketing and outreach plans using print, electronic, direct mail, and social media channels.
- Represent Confidential Client at outreach and community events.
- Assess individuals’ funding resources (Medicaid, Social Security, insurance) related to residential placement.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or Public Relations or
- Minimum of one year of sales experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid Colorado driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Reliable automobile with adequate, valid auto insurance.
Preferred:
- Minimum of two years of sales-related experience.
- Minimum of one year experience in residential sales.
- Minimum of one year experience working with the I/DD (intellectual/developmental disabilities) population.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in individual and group settings.
- Strong critical thinking and sound judgment skills.
- Flexibility and ability to change direction rapidly when needed.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and direct others when required.
- Advanced computer skills and comfort using tracking/reporting systems.
- Ability to anticipate and communicate an individual’s needs to interdisciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of community resources and how to help individuals access them.
- Reliable attendance and ability to travel statewide (daily driving up to ~1 hour; occasional longer trips).
Certifications & Licenses
- Valid Colorado driver’s license (required).
- CPR/First Aid certification within 60 days of hire.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Regular walking, bending, standing, sitting, stooping, stretching, and reaching for periods up to two hours without a break.
- Regular lifting up to 25 pounds; transfers and mobility assistance may require team lifting.
- Ability to push/pull wheelchairs; occasional physical interventions may be required.
- Work environments vary from quiet to noisy and indoor to outdoor; limited exposure to bloodborne pathogens and hazardous chemicals is possible.
- Position requires reliable sensory abilities (hearing, vision, smell, temperature awareness); adaptive devices acceptable.
Background Checks & Documentation
Candidates must complete required background checks and provide documentation, which may include:
- Criminal Background Investigation (CBI)
- Colorado Adult Protective Services (CAPS)
- Federal Background Investigation (FBI)
- Central Registry for Child Abuse
- Sex offender checks (CBI & national)
- Reference checks
- Driver’s license record
- Office of Inspector General clearance
- I-9 documentation
Compensation & Benefits
- Hiring Range: $22.59 - $24.68 per hour (depending on education and experience).
- Subject to eligibility, benefits may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision at affordable rates
- Group life insurance (employer-covered portion)
- Voluntary plans (accident, hospitalization, identity fraud, critical illness)
- HSA & FSA options
- Generous PTO accrual (including sick leave and paid holidays)
- $50/month wellness participation stipend
- Retirement plan (403b) with employer match up to 5% after one year
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
About Our Client
Confidential Client has provided services supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for many years. They offer residential programs, vocational support, foster care and adoption services, therapy, and community-based supports. Confidential Client is committed to community engagement, employee growth, and clear pathways for advancement.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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