Care & Support Role
Care Coordinator
Care Coordinators are the Core’s intake and triage specialists, our frontline help center. They take calls, complete intake forms, and perform short interviews to understand each family’s situation. From there, they assign the right programs, services, or support team to fulfill the help request.
This is a flexible, remote role that can be done on your own schedule, with full training and ongoing support provided.
Core Responsibilities
Care Coordinators are the first point of contact for families seeking help through The Core of Volunteers. They guide applicants through the intake process, gather key details, and ensure every request begins with clarity, compassion, and accuracy.
This role lays the foundation for all assistance that follows.
- Conduct intake calls with new families or individuals requesting help.
- Complete and submit the Help Request Intake Form in HubSpot accurately and fully.
- Collect all relevant information about needs, urgency, and household situation.
- Coordinate with the Core Research Team to identify needed products or services.
- Create or update tickets in HubSpot with the appropriate tags and priority level.
- Maintain a calm, compassionate tone — every caller is in a vulnerable situation.
- Brief the assigned Care Captain once intake is complete for long-term follow-up.
Required Skills
- Excellent communication and empathy.
- Basic familiarity with computers and form entry (HubSpot training provided).
- Active listening, note-taking, and professionalism.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and composure under stress.
Tools & Systems Used
- HubSpot CRM (Tickets, Forms, Contacts)
- Core of Volunteers Intake Workflow
- Core Communication Channels (Phone, Email, Slack)
Reporting Structure
- Reports to: Care Captain / Care Program Lead
- Collaborates with: Core Researchers and On-Site Coordinators
- Overseen by: Executive Director (Chelse Hall)
Time Commitment
- Average: 2–5 hours per week
- Flexible scheduling — intake calls can be done remotely.
Key Outcomes
- 100% of Help Requests are correctly logged within 24 hours.
- Families feel heard, respected, and supported from their first contact.
- Each request includes clear notes and supporting details for follow-up teams.
Advancement Path
Care Coordinators who demonstrate consistency and compassion may advance to Care Captain, overseeing ongoing family relationships and larger caseloads.
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