- DURATION: Part time
or Full time available (0.6FTE/1.0FTE, negotiable), with contract ending 30th
June 2025
- First Nations People, LGBTIQA+ people, people with
disability, people of colour, public housing residents or people with a lived
experience are encouraged to apply
- DS is committed to child safety and strictly adheres to the
Reportable Conduct Scheme for organisations. The safeguarding and wellbeing of
our clients is our core focus. All staff must undergo thorough recruitment
process including screening and providing evidence of current Working With
Children Check and National Police Check.
About Drummond Street Services
Drummond Street Services (DS) is a not-for-profit,
non-denominational agency that has over 130 years in the development and
delivery of innovative services that strengthen families and communities with a
strong focus on evidence-based/informed practice and across the prevention, early
intervention, treatment and recovery spectrum of universal and targeted
support.
Your role as Family Intake Worker
Drummond Street Services is seeking a Family Intake
Worker to join their Family Intake Team on a part-time or full-time
contract basis (3-5 days per week) until the end of June 2025.
The Family Intake Worker provides high quality Intake
screening, program matching for all individuals and families, and referrals as
part of Drummond Street’s centralised Family Intake Program.
The role will be based in Carlton. Reporting to the Intake Manager, the role will see you
collaborate with a passionate team to ensure delivery of high quality, client
led Intake services that contribute to the success of all Drummond Streets’
programs.
About you
Drummond Street Services is welcoming applications from
creative and compassionate individuals who are looking to become part of a team
committed to social justice for LGBTIQA+, people with disability, First Nations
People and Culturally Diverse Communities. You will be driven to promote
positive change and always provide the highest level of service.
The following will be essential in these positions:
- Social Work or Psychology or similar undergraduate degree
- Demonstrated experience of working with families with
complex needs such as family violence, drug and alcohol and mental health
issues
- Experience working within the mental health service system
and knowledge of mental health issues, impacts and navigation of the service
system
- Demonstrated capacity to work as part of a team and
contribute actively to the viability and functions of a busy community services
organisation
- Demonstrated capacity to provide telephone and online
video-based counselling; and
- A genuine interest and commitment to working from a social
justice framework in response to intersectional experiences, including cultural
diversity, First Nations People, LGBTIQA+ people, and people with disability.
Application process
- Applications close at midnight on Thursday 1 August
2024
- All applications will be directed to our careers
portal – Family Intake Worker
- All applicants must provide a resume and a cover letter that
addresses all the following questions for their application to be
considered. Applicants should try to keep their responses to not more than
about 250 words per question.
- Elaborate on your experience providing health and wellbeing
screening and risk assessment.
- Describe your experience in providing services through
mediums including phone, live video and face to face.
- Outline your experience in working with individuals, couples
and families with complex needs such as family violence, drug and alcohol,
suicide ideation and mental health issues.
- What does a social justice approach mean to you?
For further information contact Catherine Wilson, Acting
Intake Manager on 03 9663 6733 or email catherine.wilson@ds.org.au
Suitable applicants that apply before the closing date
will be offered an interview
Requirements