Community Engagement Worker
Core
Support women, children, and families experiencing domestic and family violence by maintaining connections to cultural and local community networks while accessing necessary supports.
Role type
Community Engagement Worker (Casework)
Builds
Community programs, partnerships, and funded initiatives for women and children escaping domestic violence.
Domain
Social services / Domestic and family violence / Housing
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Program development, grant writing, project coordination, community engagement, cultural safety, understanding of housing issues for DFV survivors, knowledge of community service sector
Preferred skills
Lived experience with domestic violence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural knowledge
Responsibilities
Develop, deliver, and evaluate community programs; support grant applications; build community partnerships; coordinate program activities; advocate for residents; connect members of CALD and emerging communities
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on caseworker