Intake Specialist
Centria Autism
Summary
The Intake Specialist is responsible for initiating contact and providing support to our clients seeking ABA therapy by smoothly guiding them through the intake process. This role requires someone who has excellent time management, is results-driven, and responds positively to adjustments.
Job description
Position Summary
The Intake Specialist is responsible for initiating contact and providing support to our clients seeking ABA therapy by smoothly guiding them through the intake process. This role requires someone who has excellent time management, is results-driven, and responds positively to adjustments.
Duties and Responsibilities
Client Intake + Support
- Receive initial connections with clients and develop strong relationships with families.
- Build and maintain relationships with families and guide them through the diagnosis process.
- Manage a high volume of communication with new families and existing families waiting for a diagnosis.
- Follow up with all logistics-related communication from initial intake call to completed assessment.
- Categorize client's needs, clarify information, resolve, and provide solutions or alternatives.
- Communicate statuses on all leads and referrals and report back positive progress in services.
- Create and maintain accurate and confidential client files in relevant systems (e.g., SalesForce, CareConnect) throughout the intake process.
- Communicate effectively with team members to ensure a coordinated and efficient workflow.
- Obtain signatures on start-of-care documents.
- Schedule Initial Assessment appointments with families in coordination with Operations/Clinical teams.
Projects
- Participate in major projects and the implementation of new initiatives and processes.
Compliance with Centria's Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, and Federal and State laws. Responsibility to report violations of Company policies or the Code of Conduct.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent work in Sales and/or Healthcare
Work Experience
- Two (2) to three (3) years of inside sales or phone-based experience
- Successful sales conversations and sales presentations experience
Equipment and Technology Requirements
- Basic computer skills
- Working knowledge of laptop/desktop PC
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel)
- Proficiency in G Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Google Meet)
Other Competency Requirements
- Ability to follow written instructions
- Ability to use computers and computer/software programs
- Able to communicate expressively and receptively
Knowledge and Skills
- Proficiency in PC software, especially word processing and spreadsheet programs
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to build rapport with team members, explain complicated information in an approachable and easily understood manner, effectively handle challenging phone conversations, and represent the Centria brand
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks, adhere to established deadlines, and produce work that consistently meets or exceeds team benchmarks
- Proven adaptability with a willingness to work both collaboratively and individually to achieve desired business outcomes
- Excellent interpersonal and listening skills
- Aptitude for applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated strong work ethic with attention to detail, accuracy, and quality
- Established track record of generating error-free work
Working Conditions
- Centria's office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM.
- Additional time or occasional shift in schedule may be required to complete the above work or meet company objectives.
- Intake Specialists have scheduled 9-hour shifts (8 working hours and a 1-hour unpaid lunch break) during business hours, which are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM EST. Your specific schedule will be communicated to you by your leader.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, physical requirements such as bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 30 pounds may be required. This role will require sitting most of the day as well as walking and standing periodically. This role may require close visual acuity on computer screens or monitors and the ability to analyze data and figures on a screen.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent work in Sales and/or Healthcare
- Two (2) to three (3) years of inside sales or phone-based experience
- Successful sales conversations and sales presentations experience
- Basic computer skills
- Working knowledge of laptop/desktop PC
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel)
- Proficiency in G Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Google Meet)
- Ability to follow written instructions
- Ability to use computers and computer/software programs
- Able to communicate expressively and receptively
- Proficiency in PC software, especially word processing and spreadsheet programs
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to build rapport with team members
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks
- Proven adaptability
- Excellent interpersonal and listening skills
- Aptitude for applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong work ethic with attention to detail, accuracy, and quality
Benefits
- Preferred home financing rates
- Debt repayment assistance
- On-demand pay
- Discounted childcare
- Employee Assistance Program
- Benefit Hub marketplace savings
Company overview
Centria Autism is a leading national provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services for children with autism spectrum disorder. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, the company specializes in delivering personalized, evidence-based therapy programs designed to help children with autism reach their full developmental potential. Centria offers both in-home and center-based therapy services through its Life Skills Autism Academy and Centria Autism Centers, serving children aged 2 to 14 across multiple states including Arizona, California, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas, and Virginia. The company emphasizes early intervention and utilizes positive reinforcement methods to promote skill development and behavioral improvement. Centria has established strategic partnerships with academic institutions like the University of Nevada, Reno to enhance clinician training programs and has been recognized as one of Glassdoor's Best Places to Work in 2026. With a workforce of 1,001-5,000 employees and estimated annual revenue between $100-250 million, Centria Autism operates as a comprehensive healthcare provider focused on transforming autism care through compassionate, child-led therapy approaches and robust professional development programs for clinicians.