Intake Coordinator

The suitable candidate will be able to perform the following duties:
Conduct comprehensive assessment of referrals for participants treatment, triage referrals based on treatment appropriateness, and communicate effectively with referral agents and participants.
Conduct pre-screening of all referrals, establish a waitlist, complete initial intakes, provide referrals as necessary and thorough assessment of participants.
Provide consultation services to other agencies and community groups on treatment-related questions for the Woodland Wellness Centre.
Develop intake packages for referral agents and participants, ensuring all necessary information is provided prior to intake dates.
Utilize traditional practices to address mental health and addiction issues, and improve overall wellbeing of participants.
Provide follow-up letters to referral agencies for participants upon treatment completion.
Generate month-end reports and annual reports as required to track and evaluate intake processes and outcomes.
Maintain collaborative relationships with healthcare professionals, service providers, Provincial health representatives of Aboriginal organizations, and referral agents to assess community health needs.
Participate in regular meetings and maintain communication with WWC staff to share information on community needs, program changes and resource utilization.
Maintain professional confidentiality within the limits of legal and child welfare reporting requirements and maintain liaison with Band Administration, community and other related agencies.
Perform any other task as assigned by the P & R Manager /Director.
The suitable candidate will possess the following qualifications:
High School Diploma plus one to two years college certificate (30 Credit Hours) and/or Diploma in Social Work or other health related field (60 Credit Hours)
Administration assistant plus 2 years of experience in working with the public.
2 years of experience in providing intake and assessment are preferred.
Combination of qualification and experience shall be considered.
Training/Knowledge of Trauma-informed care approaches is preferred.
Knowledge of SASSI, MAST and DAST screenings would be an asset.
Ability to travel to outlying LLRIB communities, must have a valid Class 5 Driver's License.
Experience working with First Nations communities would be an asset.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Ability to speak woodland Cree would be an asset.
Must provide a satisfactory & recent; Criminal & Vulnerable Sector Check, SGI Driver's Abstract.