Community Support Worker
Core
Provide direct support, advocacy, and crisis intervention to individuals with disabilities or mental health challenges to ensure their well-being and community integration.
Role type
Community Support Worker
Builds
Support plans and group activities for individuals with diverse support needs
Domain
Social services / Mental health / Disability support
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Crisis intervention, advocacy, resource navigation, personalized support planning, group facilitation, confidential documentation, stakeholder collaboration
Preferred skills
Certificate III/IV in Disability or Community Services, experience with diverse populations, knowledge of community policies
Technologies
Documentation software
Responsibilities
Provide emotional support and crisis intervention; assist in accessing healthcare, housing, and employment services; develop personalized support plans; facilitate socialization workshops; maintain confidential client records; collaborate with families and professionals.
Seniority
Individual Contributor, entry to mid-level