Assessment Coordinator
Assessment Coordinator
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$ 99000 - 106000
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Job Description
- Lead the Way in Alcohol & Drug Support Services!
- Shape a New Team & Drive Meaningful Change
- Competitive salary circa $99000 $106000 PLUS super salary packaging 6 weeks annual leave and 4 paid mental health days!
- Permanent fulltime role based in Alice Springs
About Drug and Alcohol Services Australia (DASA)
For over 40 years Drug and Alcohol Services Australia (DASA) has been committed to addressing alcohol and drug concerns in Alice Springs and surrounding areas. As a leader in therapeutic community models DASA provides essential services including outreach programs rehabilitation and alternativetocustody initiatives.
Our mission is to support individuals in reducing the harmful effects of substance use through care education and accommodation. We empower individuals to make positive life choices and provide culturally competent care particularly for First Nations people.
To learn more visit our website: www.dasa
The Opportunity
DASA is seeking a fulltime Assessment Coordinator based in Alice Springs NT. This leadership role is crucial in establishing and managing a new centralised assessment team ensuring the effective intake of clients into DASAs rehabilitation programs. You will oversee a small team of two Assessment Workers and collaborate closely with internal teams and external service providers.
Your key responsibilities include:
Leading and developing a new assessment team within DASA
Conducting and overseeing culturally safe client assessments (facetoface and phonebased)
Coordinating intake processes and ensuring appropriate referral management
Collaborating with therapeutic leads case managers and external agencies
Ensuring compliance with DASA policies and quality improvement initiatives
Coordinating Centrelink enrolments and monitoring residents financial obligations
Providing leadership supervision and mentorship to the Assessment Workers
Preparing reports and data collection to support compliance and service improvements
To read the full position description please click here.
About You
To thrive in this role you will have:
Experience in a supervisory or leadership role within the community services sector
Strong understanding of assessment and intake processes
Skills in motivational interviewing brief intervention and risk screening tools
Exceptional communication and organisational skills
The ability to navigate change management and contribute to team development
Highlevel computer literacy and database management experience
A commitment to traumainformed care and culturally competent service delivery
Additionally the following qualifications and experience will be highly regarded:
Cert IV in Community Services (Alcohol & Other Highly Desirable
Experience with Mimaso client database or similar systems
Background in project management or change management
Experience in data collection reporting and compliance
About the Benefits
When you join DASA you will be part of a dedicated team committed to rehabilitation and community impact. In return we offer:
Competitive salary circa $99000 $106000 based on experience and qualifications
6 weeks of annual leave plus 4 additional paid mental health days per year
Salary packaging options to increase your takehome pay
A supportive and collaborative work environment
Opportunities for professional development and career growth
Ready to Apply
This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a brandnew assessment team shaping how DASA supports individuals on their recovery journey. If youre passionate about making a difference in the community and have the skills to lead wed love to hear from you!
Click Apply Now and take the next step in your career with DASA.
DASA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people individuals from diverse backgrounds and those with lived experience in AOD recovery.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
