Community Worker

We are an organisation focused on the needs of clients and their family members. We provide disability services and support under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), as well as disability, injury, mental health condition and clients in aged care services. We empower our clients by affording them control over their lives, encouragement to make their own decisions and enable them to live their lives their way. We have a high standard of services to improve our clients’ quality of life and continually strive to consistently provide the best support and care for our clients around the clock and in any situation. Our well-qualified and friendly staff look forward to assisting our clients to achieve their life goals, improving both their and their family’s mental health. You will need to have a genuine desire to provide the best quality support working with men, women, children, families, and communities who experience significant systemic challenges.

To apply you need to have a Diploma of Community Services, with minimum three years’ experience in the community services industry, demonstrated ability to use a range of active engagement strategies with clients and at-risk people and their families, and be culturally responsive, flexible and creative in meeting their needs, an understanding of the social context of the challenges that bring families to the attention of child protection services, child abuse and neglect and experience in using current theoretical approaches to support positive outcomes and the ability to undertake case management, conduct risk and needs assessments. You also will need excellent written and verbal communication, time management and organizational skills, the ability to advocate, negotiate and problem solve, demonstrated knowledge & understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal communities, families & children, current working with children check, NDIS Worker Screening Check & an Australian Driver’s License. We are offering $75K - $85K

You will be required to;

• Provide direct support to clients, while organising all the paperwork, application forms, and referrals for specialists depending on

their needs.

• Respond to enquiries and intake for new NDIS clients as required.

• Deliver individualized and tailored case management support in line with each program and its specific needs.

• Work with local service providers, to create connections that could facilitate the clients’ living skills and inclusion into the

community.

• Keep a clear communication with the family members of the clients and support workers to follow up the improvements and

achievements of their goals, with monthly home visits.

• Conduct regular plan spend conversations, where the clients can understand their NDIS plan and learn about the management of

funding for supports.

• Recognise the clients’ needs for services in the areas of accommodation, wellness, health, employment, and development in the

community.

• Work with internal and external staff & other Aboriginal services for all Aboriginal families regarding cultural connection and identity.

• Work across other support services programs as required providing support at times of crisis and when required.

• Provide a safe environment for vulnerable or at-risk people and reporting abuse.

Please provide Resume if you are interested. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Lodged 10th September 26 - Closes 8th October 26