Community Worker

Universal Recruitment; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DSS Jobway Group Pty Ltd in NSW is seeking an experienced Community Worker to support individuals and communities through assessment, planning, counselling, and advocacy.

The role involves engaging with clients, coordinating services across housing, employment, education and health, and developing programs that promote social inclusion and rights. A relevant qualification is preferred, with at least three years of experience in teamwork and leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience.
• High level of teamwork and leadership skills.
• Qualifications in a related field are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and Planning: identify needs and develop educational, training, and support plans.
• Counselling and Support: provide care, emotional support, counselling, and guidance.
• Interview and Assessment: conduct client interviews and assess difficulties.
• Resource Connection: link clients with housing, employment, education, and health services.
• Advocacy: advocate for clients to address needs and rights.
• Program Development and Implementation: design and evaluate community programs.
• Community Engagement: promote social inclusion and participation.
• Funding submissions and reports: prepare submissions and reports for government agencies.
• Fostering community development: support initiatives addressing equity and human rights.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Education

Related field qualification (preferred)

Job description

DSS Jobway Group Pty Ltd, is a fast growing labour hire and recruitment company located in NSW. We are engaged in sourcing, recruiting, and subcontracting skilled workers across a wide range of industries to meet their operational demands and workforce requirements of our client businesses throughout Australia. In addition to recruitment, we also facilitate training programs through partnered Registered Training Organizations (RTOs).

Due to business growth of our clients, we are now looking for experienced and qualified Community Worker to join our team.

Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Assessment and Planning: Conducting assessments to identify the needs of individuals and communities, and developing plans to address those needs on educational, training and support programs.
• Counselling and Support: offering care and emotional support, counselling, and guidance to individuals and families dealing with personal issues or crises.
• Interview and Assessment: Conducting interviews on clients and make assessment on their nature a degree of their difficulties.
• Resource Connection: Connecting and liaising with individuals with community resources and services, such as housing, employment, education, and healthcare. Promoting awareness of community resources and services.
• Advocacy: Acting as advocates for individuals or communities, working to ensure their needs and rights are recognized and addressed.
• Program Development and Implementation: Designing, implementing, and evaluating programs and services that address community and individual needs.
• Community Engagement: Engaging with community members to promote social inclusion, participation, and cohesion.
• Following government guidelines and preparing submissions for funding and resources, and reports to government and other agencies.
• Fostering community development: Facilitating community development initiatives that enhance social and economic well-being. Addressing inequalities and advocating for social justice, equity, and human rights.

Suitable candidates are required to meet the following criteria:

• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience
• High level of skills in teamwork and leadership
• Qualification in a related field is preferred