At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families by assessing needs and implementing educational programs.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on community welfare and support.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, flexible hours, and the chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Empower families and individuals while developing your skills in a rewarding environment.
- Qualifications: AQF Associate Degree or equivalent experience required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Job Description
Our client is seeking dedicated individuals to assist the work of Social Workers and Welfare Workers by providing essential services and support to families.
Key Responsibilities
- The role includes assessing clients' needs and developing, planning, and implementing educational, training, and support programs.
- Conducting interviews with clients to understand the nature and extent of their challenges.
- Consistently monitoring and reporting on the progress of clients.
- Referring clients to other agencies for additional assistance when needed.
- Evaluating the needs of the community and resources available for health, welfare, housing, employment, training, and other facilities and services.
- Liaising with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies, and private businesses to discuss community issues and promote awareness of available resources and services.
- Providing support to families, as well as education and care for children and disabled individuals in adult service units, group housing, and government institutions.
- Supervising offenders on probation and parole.
- Assisting young people in dealing with social, emotional, and financial issues.
- Preparing submissions for funding and resources, and reports to government bodies and other agencies.
Qualifications and Experience Required
- Skills equivalent to an AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) are necessary.
- At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed.
- In some instances, additional relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required alongside formal qualifications.
English Language Requirements
- An overall IELTS band score of 5.0 or equivalent is required, with a minimum of 4.5 in each test component.
- Exemptions from the English language proficiency requirement are available for \"exempt applicants.\" Further details can be found on the \"English Language Requirements\" page.
Skill Assessment Requirement
- Qualifications and/or experience must be assessed and certified by a relevant skills assessing authority as being at least equivalent to the relevant Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualification.
- The Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) is the designated skills assessing authority for this role. More information can be found at (
- #J-18808-Ljbffr
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