Intake Coordinator - Geelong Withdrawal Unit

Are you passionate about your community?

About the role
We are seeking a dedicated (permanent, full time) Intake Coordinatorfor our 14 bedGeelong Withdrawal Unitin Corio, VIC. The successful candidate will coordinate the acceptance of referrals received for the Withdrawal Unit to facilitate efficient entry of clients into the service.

Responsibilities include

• Ensure all clients are linked into appropriate services
• Provide clients with brief interventions
• Coordinate review of referrals working in conjunction with the Nursing Team Leader, AOD Program Coordinator and the Visiting Medical Officer (GP)
• Maintain bed register and waitlist for Geelong Withdrawal Unit
• Organise Mental Health Suicide Risk Assessment for clients identified at risk
• Maintain knowledge of AOD related developments and service sector reforms

What you will have

• Minimum Diploma in AOD or related health and community services Diploma with the 4 AOD core units OR
• Undergraduate studies in AOD or related field and Core AOD Units
• Minimum 3 years experience within AOD/Mental Health sector
• Experience and resilience working with complex AOD/Mental Health clients whom present challenging behaviours
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment with excellent time management
• Well developed computer skills including Email, Word, Excel, Microsoft Office

Benefits working at 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
• Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• 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

How to Apply
We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

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 organization 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.