• Fixed Term Intake Worker position available + SACs Agreement 2022 + Social and Community Services Employee classification + Level 5 PayPoint 1, $45.17 per hour + 10.5% superannuation
• Access to ADOs for Full Time + St Albans location with free onsite parking
• Benefit from on-going employee development, as well as exposure to a continuous improvement philosophy

About Us

IPC Health is a not for profit community health organisation, predominantly funded by the Department of Health and Human Services. We work in partnership with local communities in the Western Metropolitan Region of Melbourne to provide responsive, interconnected health and community services. Working together for excellence, service enhancement and innovation, we are dedicated to the continued improvement of the health and well being of individuals and the community. IPC Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to, applicants from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and LGBTI communities to apply.

About The Role

As an Intake Worker, you will be the first point of contact for consumers seeking access to Community Health services. Within this role, you will be undertaking screening activities and conducting initial assessments to identify the client's needs, assessing eligibility using assessment tools; and prioritise entry into appropriate IPC Health services or referred as needed. You will be working with a diverse group of consumers with a CALD background experiencing an array of health needs, including but not limited to, mental health, family violence, suicidal risks and alcohol and substance abuse. In addition, you will have the opportunity to liaise with other service providers within a multidisciplinary team in assisting with coordinating client care.

The opportunity available is:

• Full Time Fixed Term - 76 hours per fortnight (until 30 June 2024 covering for a secondment) - based at St. Albans

This position is classified under the Community Health Centre (Stand Alone Services) Social and Community Service Employees Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022.

About You

You will possess the ability to effectively engage and work with people with aged related issues, people with a disability, their caregivers and families involved in the program. In this position you will display your highly developed assessment and intervention skills as well as your interpersonal skills. Not only will you have an opportunity to demonstrate your previous experience and skills, you will be joining an organisation that offers ongoing professional development, a supportive leadership team and a whole range of staff benefits.

Why work with us?

• Access to options to flex your work and life commitments through our Flexing with IPC Health program.
• Generous salary packaging benefits.
• Award winning supportive organisation that values growth through our professional development and innovation framework.
• Free onsite car parking.

To be considered for the role you must submit a Cover Letter, CV and response to the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description available on IPC Health's Careers page.

Enquiries: Pat Tancredi, Manager Client Experience at 0437 020 565.

We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free environment for all and welcome individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to, those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and the LGBTI communities to apply for our job opportunities.

If you require a reasonable workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process please email [email protected], using the subject line: Intake Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs, with your request. Reasonable workplace adjustments are changes that are necessary and achievable to enable a person to efficiently perform their role to the best of their abilities.A reasonable workplace adjustment can be requested at any time in the recruitment process or as a part of employment with IPC Health.

Position Description Intake Worker.