Intake Worker

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking to appoint an Intake Worker to become a part of our Intensive Family Support Service Team at Underwood office on a 12 month, part-time contract, Monday to Wednesday and the working hours are between 9am and 2.30pm. 

In this role you will be the first point of contact for families referred to the Intensive Family Support Service - Logan. This role includes but is not limited to, processing of inquiries and referrals, undertaking initial family needs assessment, determining eligibility criteria, seeking informed client consent, data entry in accordance with information privacy and confidentiality. 

What you'll need

You will have a genuine commitment to helping people who are disadvantaged, as well as previous experience working with children and families in the child protection space. You will have a qualification within the human services field, an open QLD driver’s license and a working with children blue card (or the ability to obtain). Previous experience working inclusively with or as a part of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community would be highly regarded.

Supporting you to support others

UnitingCare, Family and Disability Services is a respected industry leader and one of Queensland’s largest community service providers, with a wide range of services that provide support to vulnerable individuals, families and communities across the State. We’re proudly not-for-profit and offer you:   

• Access to salary packaging & meal and entertainment benefits
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• Employee assistance, health & wellness programs
• Values-based culture & rewards and recognition
• Ongoing learning & development

Ready to work together? 

Our application process takes less than 15 minutes – Click the ‘APPLY’ button below to be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter. Our team are available to answer any questions you may have. We’ll do our best to get back to you 2 weeks from the closing date.

Our approach is simple –everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their gender, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. 

We know that when our people feel respected and valued, we empower them to share that within the communities we serve and to provide the very best care. We highly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.