Community Worker

3 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia Community Housing LTD Full time

Overview

Community Worker position based in Kempsey. We're seeking a casual Community Worker to join our CHL team in Kempsey, contributing to improving health and wellbeing in the local community by sharing accurate health information, raising awareness at events and outreach activities, and helping people access essential services and resources.

About Us: Community Housing Limited (CHL) is a leading not-for-profit organisation focused on addressing housing issues and supporting vulnerable populations by offering affordable and sustainable housing solutions. We manage over 11,000 new and existing properties across various communities and emphasise a collaborative team culture.

Responsibilities

- Share accurate health information to the community.
- Raise awareness at events and outreach activities.
- Help people access essential services and resources.
- Provide valuable insights from the community to help improve and grow programs.

About You

You are approachable, empathetic, and confident in engaging with people from diverse backgrounds. You have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with individuals, families, and groups. You are culturally sensitive, especially when working with Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and other culturally and linguistically diverse communities. You are organised, a team player, and committed to building healthier, stronger communities.

Essential Criteria

- Solid interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage diverse groups.
- Cultural competency and sensitivity, particularly with Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
- Ability to engage individuals, families, and groups through events, outreach, and conversations.
- Active listening, empathy, and the ability to provide appropriate support and referrals.
- Organisational and time management skills to plan and prioritise work.
- Ability to document engagement activities, maintain accurate records, and report outcomes.
- Teamwork and collaboration skills to support colleagues and communicate with stakeholders.
- Digital literacy to use communication platforms, maintain records, and support reporting.
- Commitment to providing accurate and current community information.

Other requirements: A satisfactory police check is required for all staff; those with client-related responsibilities are required to provide a NDIS and Working with Children Check (WWCC).

Equal opportunity employer: CHL works with people from a diverse range of backgrounds. CHL acknowledges the traditional Aboriginal Owners of country and pays respects to their Elders past and present.

Application

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and be part of a team where your work matters. For a confidential conversation about the position, contact Steve Neale at steve.neale@chl.org.au or 02 6590 4246.

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