Park Avenue Center is a 2016 StarTribune Top Work Place.

Our mission is to provide cost effective gender specific substance abuse treatment in a structured, safe, culturally sensitive, home-like setting while maintaining the highest level of ethical standards.

Park Avenue Center provides evidence based gender specific drug and alcohol treatment in south Minneapolis, Minnesota. First established in 1979, Park Avenue Center is a community-based program that proudly serves Minnesota’s less fortunate individuals in beautiful settings. Using evidence-based best practices, we have maintained a reputation for the highest quality of services at extremely low rates. Clients we serve typically struggle with multiple barriers including mental illness, homelessness, financial problems, legal issues, and an overall lack of emotional support. Utilizing a multidisciplinary approach, our staff includes Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors, Licensed Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and a consulting Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who is qualified to prescribe medications. Our robust Mental Health Team allows us to help clients address their various needs. We take pride in the quality of our services and the magnificent environment we have created. As a result, we are able to live our mission!

Under the supervision of the Admissions Director, the
Admissions Coordinator  provides secretarial services for all of the programs.
In addition, data entry such as DANNES and record keeping general accounting
and billing for clients accounts.

Responsibilities

1. Coordinate funding sources including insurance companies, counties, and other third party
   payers.
2. Verify benefits of potential clients.
3. Accept, coordinate, or enter referrals into the system.
4. Assemble folders and files.
5. Maintain security of administrative and client records consistent with Park Avenue Center’s policies and procedures.
6. Ensure records are properly assembled and correctly stored.
7. General office duties including but not limited to; computer entry, filing, and telephone
   answering.
8. Provide back-up coverage for the receptionist.
9. Perform other duties as assigned

1. High school diploma or equivalent required.
2. Minimum of two years customer service experience.
3. Computer literacy is required; proficiency is desirable but not required.
4. Must have good typing (word processing) skills, and must have good phone presence.
5. Strong customer service and verbal communication skills are required.
   
6. Must have the ability to multi-task and have high attention to detail.
   
7. Must have a working knowledge of issues regarding confidentiality.
   
8. At the time of hiring, must be free of chemical use problems for at least the one year immediately preceding and sign a statement attesting to that fact.
   
9. Must be able to maintain positive public relations with referring agencies and business community
   at large.
   
10. Must possess good verbal skills and be capable of presenting positive professional image.

This is a full-time, benefits eligible position working normal business hours.

Park Avenue Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.