Community Development & Support Officer

Offshore Staff Assist; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Offshore Staff Assist in Australia is seeking professionals for roles such as Community Development Officer, Community Support Worker, and Housing Officer to facilitate community initiatives and tackle welfare concerns across health, housing and employment sectors.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, developing programs, interviewing clients, monitoring progress, and coordinating with government bodies and agencies to raise awareness of available resources.

Qualifications

• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) or equivalent.
• Three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications.
• In some cases, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to formal qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients' needs and design, develop, and implement education, training, and support programs.
• Interview clients to determine the nature and extent of their difficulties.
• Monitor and report on client progress.
• Refer clients to additional support agencies as needed.
• Evaluate community needs in health, welfare, housing, employment, training and services.
• Collaborate with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies and private businesses to address issues.
• Support families, education, and care for children and disabled persons in various units.
• Supervise individuals on probation and parole.
• Help young people with social, emotional, and financial challenges.
• Prepare funding submissions and reports for government bodies.

Skills

Community development

Program development

Client interviewing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

AQF Associate Degree / Advanced Diploma / Diploma

Job description

Offshore Staff Assist in Australia is seeking professionals for roles such as Community Development Officer, Community Support Worker, and Housing Officer to facilitate community initiatives and tackle welfare concerns across health, housing and employment sectors.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, developing programs, interviewing clients, monitoring progress, and coordinating with government bodies and agencies to raise awareness of available resources.