The role you could play
We are seeking a dedicated Alcohol and Other Drugs Intake Coordinator! You will provide an entry point to AOD services for those in need of holistic treatment pathways. Additionally, you will liaise and provide support through interventions to assist in improving the well-being of clients.
Duties
- Referrals facilitated to specialist support services such as housing and mental health support agencies
- Assist with assessments and service delivery
- Crisis response plans reflect intervention/risk management support including requests to seek information within MARAM
- Bridging and brief intervention support provided to clients awaiting assessment and treatment commencement
- Allocate Counselling, Care and Recovery Coordination for clients if required
This is a fixed-term full-time position, for 12 months from start date, based in Loddon Mallee region in VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 5 Award.
The ideal candidate will have
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work or related discipline
- Minimum qualification Diploma Community Services
- Relevant experience in a social service environment
- AOD skillset or willingness to undertake within the first 12 months
- Completion of Forensic Fundamentals or obtain within first 3 months
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PDF
- Family Violence foundational, information sharing scheme and brief/intermediate risk assessment training within the first 12 months
- A current Victoria Driver’s Licence
- A valid Working with Children’s Check
Benefits working with The Salvation Army
- We offer our eligible employees NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
- Employee Assistance Program – Independent confidential counselling service
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
- Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members
- Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured. Do not delay in submitting your application today!
About Us
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.