Assessment Worker
Core
Conduct culturally safe assessments and manage intake processes for individuals seeking support for alcohol and drug concerns.
Role type
Assessment Worker (Intake & Case Management)
Builds
Therapeutic community programs, sobering up shelters, and outreach services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Central Australia.
Domain
Social Services / Substance Use Treatment / Indigenous Community Support
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
conducting assessments, managing intake processes, providing brief interventions, database management, coordinating government enrolments, monitoring payment obligations, maintaining referral waitlists
Preferred skills
Cert IV in Community Services (Alcohol and Other Drugs), familiarity with screening and assessment tools, experience with Mimaso client database
Technologies
Mimaso database
Responsibilities
Conduct in-person and phone assessments using approved tools; manage intake email inboxes and respond to referrals; create and maintain accurate client files; coordinate Centrelink enrolments; monitor resident payment obligations and debtors list; manage referral waitlists
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC