Community Worker

Access Foundation WA is hiring a Full time Community Worker role in Welshpool, WA.
Apply now to be part of our team.
Job summary: Looking for candidates available to work: Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 1 year of relevant work experience required for this role Expected salary: $75,000 - $80,000 per year About Access Foundation Access Foundation Perth WA Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development) Full time Position About Access Foundation Access Foundation provides quality, person-centred and flexible services that uphold human rights and create opportunities, empowering people living with disabilities to become equal citizens, and supporting their families and carers in this quest.
This position is to facilitates community development initiatives and collective solutions within a community to address issues, needs and problems associated with recreational, health, housing, employment and other welfare matters.
All applicants must be willing to learn and demonstrate relevant experience and/or qualifications.
Key Requirements Minimum two years of experience in a similar role Keeping sensitive information confidential Positive attitude towards the participants and their family.
Monitoring and reporting client progress.
Assessing community need and resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training and other facilities and services.
Staff must be enthusiastic, motivated and eager to provide care and assistance to the best of their ability whilst following company.
Standards, policies, and guidelines as well as the National Disability Service Standards.
Helping participants achieve their individual goals.
Assessing client needs and development and planning including implementing educational, training and supportive programs.
Refer client to agencies to get additional help.
Supporting families and providing education and care for children and disabled persons in adult service units, group housing and government institutions.
Assisting young people to solve social, emotional and financial problems Discussing clients and understanding to assess the extent of difficulties.
Support with daily living and personal care/ homecare and domestic duties.
Arrange and supervise activities designed to enhance the physical, social and emotional well-being of participants.
Personal Qualities.
Liaising with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies and private businesses about community issues and promoting awareness of community resources and services.
Supervising offenders on probation and parole Preparing paperwork for funding and resources, and documents to government bodies and other agencies Integrity, Empathy, Respectful for the rights of others Compassion, Organisation skills Excellence ability to think for yourself Able to work autonomously, responsible, supportive and caring attitude Sensitive, Patient, innovative Good people skills with the ability to relate well to the participants Accommodating to the different personalities and abilities of the participants Essential Criteria First Aid Certificate/CPR Certificate or willingness to obtain one Valid Driver's Licence/own reliable, licensed car with comprehensive car insurance National Police Check Current Working with Children Check or willingness to get one Need to have full working rights in Australia or an appropriate visa Manual Handling Certificate or willingness to get one Beneficial Certificate III/IV in Disability Services, Aged Care or equivalent.
Other qualifications related to this position.
To apply online, forward your resume and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience match the skills required for this role, including two recent professional referees.
Please note: Only applicants who are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
If you have any queries, please submit through online contact us form.
How to apply: Apply through this website Salary: Not Specified

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