Community Support Worker - NFP & Charity

Diverse Communities & Social Services (DCSS Australia) | Community Justice & Social Services Charity

Tasks and duties

Assessing the needs of clients and the nature and extent of their difficulties.
Planning, developing and implementing support programs.
Monitoring and reporting on the progress of clients.
Referring clients to agencies that can provide additional help.
Interacting with clients and encouraging and arranging various activities to help stimulate them physically and emotionally.

In some cases, Community Support Workers advocate on behalf of clients so they know their rights in situations where they may be experiencing inequality, injustice or discrimination.

You can not apply for this role as it is no longer available.

Banyule VIC, Camberwell VIC, Hawthorn VIC, Melbourne VIC, Canberra ACT, Sydney NSW, Queensland / Remote Friendly
Regular - more than 6 months
Community Services

Type of work

Administration & Office Management, Counselling & Help Line, Disability Support, Education & Training

Suitable for

Families with Children, People with disability, Skilled Volunteers, Wheelchair Access

Training

Every volunteer in DCSS Australia will undertake the training free of charge: - Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO); - Council of Social Services (QCOSS); - Mandate Report Training, for both Victoria and New South Wales; - Others as required and or negotiated.

Time required

10 hours per week/fortnight (Negotiable)

Reimbursement

Negotiable

Requirements

National Police Certificate
Working with Children Check

Every application is based on merit, we have minimum standards which must be met by every candidate and position to work with our organisation. 1. Australian Citizenship/Permanent Resident; 2. Relevant Qualifications and Certificates/Registrations; 3. Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience within Australia; 4. Great communication and listening skills; 5. Ability to commit the required time for the position and be able to commit to a 12-month position (minimum); 6. Upon engagement, you will be required to have or obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and a National Police Check (NPC), which is conducted alongside our partnered charity agency.

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