Community Development & Support Specialist

Offshore Staff Assist; Albury City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Offshore Staff Assist is seeking professionals for roles commonly known as Community Development Officer, Community Support Worker, and Housing Officer to facilitate community development initiatives and address welfare concerns within NSW.

Responsibilities include assessing clients' needs, developing and implementing programs, interviewing clients, monitoring progress, and coordinating with government bodies, welfare agencies, and private businesses to raise awareness of services.

Qualifications

• AQF Level 2 qualification (Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma) is required.
• Three years of relevant experience may substitute for 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 develop, implement educational, 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 other services.
• Work with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies, and private businesses to address issues and raise awareness of resources.
• Support families and provide education, and care for children and disabled persons in various service units and government institutions.
• Prepare funding submissions and reports for government bodies and other agencies.

Education

AQF Level 2 qualification

Job description

Offshore Staff Assist is seeking professionals for roles commonly known as Community Development Officer, Community Support Worker, and Housing Officer to facilitate community development initiatives and address welfare concerns within NSW.

Responsibilities include assessing clients' needs, developing and implementing programs, interviewing clients, monitoring progress, and coordinating with government bodies, welfare agencies, and private businesses to raise awareness of services.