Community Workers
Core
Facilitate community development initiatives and create collective solutions to tackle issues related to recreational, health, housing, employment, and welfare concerns.
Role type
Community Development Officer / Community Support Worker / Housing Officer
Builds
Educational, training, and support programs for clients and community groups
Domain
Social services, community welfare, housing, and employment support
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Needs assessment, program development, client interviewing, progress monitoring, referral management, community needs evaluation, stakeholder collaboration, family support, probation/parole supervision, youth support, funding submission preparation
Preferred skills
Experience with government bodies, private businesses, and welfare agencies
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Assess clients' needs and devise support programs; Interview clients to determine difficulties; Monitor and report on client progress; Refer clients to additional support agencies; Evaluate community needs in health, welfare, housing, and employment; Work with community groups and government bodies to address issues; Support families, children, and disabled persons; Supervise individuals on probation and parole; Help young people with social, emotional, and financial challenges; Prepare funding submissions and reports
Seniority
Mid-level professional (AQF Associate Degree/Diploma equivalent or 3 years experience)
