Intake and Assessment Officer in Strathpine

Anglicare Southern Queensland has been walking alongside Queenslanders, offering care, support, and dignity to those who need it most. By providing a range of support services, including aged care, foster care, family support, homelessness services, youth support and counselling, our mission is to make a lasting impact by fostering hope, independence, and inclusion. At the heart of everything we do is a simple belief: everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and care.

About the Role:

The Intake and Assessment Officer is the first point of contact for prospective clients seeking support. In this role, you will conduct comprehensive intake and assessment conversations to understand each client's needs, circumstances, preferences, and goals. You'll help connect clients with the most appropriate Anglicare Southern Queensland services or refer them to external community support services where needed.

We are looking for an Intake and Assessment Officer to join our team in a fixed-term, full time position 38 hours/week in Strathpine for 6 months.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct client intake and assessment interviews via phone and online to determine eligibility and support needs.
• Connect clients with appropriate Anglicare services or provide warm referrals to external support agencies.
• Undertake client risk assessments and develop safety plans where required.
• Advocate for client choice, rights, and person-centred service delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government and community service providers.
• Maintain accurate client records, case notes, and service documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve positive client outcomes.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, training, and professional development activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, service development, and quality outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, legislative requirements, and professional standards.

Qualifications, Credentials and Other Requirements:

• Current National Police Check
• Current Blue Card (Working with Children)
• Degree in human services, social work or psychology or similar.

Why you will love working with Anglicare Southern Queensland:

• Voted Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Brand in Aged Care seven consecutive years in a row.
• Know your role is making a real difference supporting Queenslanders in need.
• Value-driven organisation rooted in Love, Care, Hope & Humility.
• Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Reduce your taxable income by up to $18,550).
• Novated Lease – pay for your car and running costs with pre-tax dollars!
• Corporate Health Insurance Discounts with Bupa and Medibank.
• Wellbeing App – Mental, Physical and Financial wellbeing support.
• A culture of recognition with our Annual People Awards.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program & Pastoral Care Support.

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health issues. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.