Community Worker
ACCESS FOUNDATION WA PTY LTD
- Mandurah, WA Perth, WA
- Permanent
- Full-time
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 agenciesIntegrity, 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 participantsEssential CriteriaFirst 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 oneBeneficialCertificate 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 www.accessfoundation.com.au online contact us form.