Community Worker

About A13 Community care

A13 Community care – Perth WA

Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)

Full-time Position

About A13 Community care

A13 Community care provides quality, person-cantered and flexible services that uphold human rights and create opportunities. Our mission is to empower people living with disabilities to become equal citizens while supporting their families and carers in this journey.

This position facilitates community development initiatives and collective solutions within the community to address issues, needs and problems associated with recreation, health, housing, employment and other welfare matters.

All applicants must be willing to learn and demonstrate relevant experience and/or qualifications.

Key Requirements

1. Minimum one years of experience in a similar role
2. Ability to keep sensitive information confidential
3. Positive attitude towards participants and their families
4. Monitoring and reporting client progress
5. Assessing community needs and available resources related to health, welfare, housing, employment, training and other services
6. Staff must be enthusiastic, motivated and committed to providing care and assistance while following company standards, policies, and guidelines, as well as the National Disability Service Standards
7. Supporting participants in achieving their individual goals
8. Assessing client needs and development, and planning and implementing educational, training, and supportive programs
9. Referring clients to appropriate agencies for additional support
10. Supporting families and providing education and care for children and people with disabilities in adult service units, group housing and government institutions
11. Assisting young people to address social, emotional and financial challenges
12. Discussing with clients to understand and assess the extent of their difficulties
13. Providing support with daily living, personal care, homecare and domestic duties
14. Arranging and supervising activities designed to enhance the physical, social and emotional well-being of participants

Personal Qualities

1. Ability to liaise with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies and private businesses regarding community issues and promote awareness of community resources and services
2. Experience supervising offenders on probation and parole (where applicable)
3. Preparing paperwork for funding, resources and documentation required by government bodies and other agencies
4. Integrity, empathy and respect for the rights of others
5. Compassion and strong organizational skills
6. Excellent ability to think independently
7. Ability to work autonomously while maintaining a responsible, supportive and caring attitude
8. Sensitive, patient and innovative approach to support
9. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships with participants
10. Ability to accommodate different personalities and abilities of participants

Essential Criteria

1. First Aid Certificate / CPR Certificate or willingness to obtain one
2. Valid Driver’s License and own reliable, licensed vehicle with comprehensive insurance
3. National Police Check
4. Current Working With Children Check or willingness to obtain one
5. Full working rights in Australia or an appropriate visa
6. Manual Handling Certificate or willingness to obtain one

Beneficial

1. Certificate III or IV in Disability Services, Aged Care or equivalent
2. Other relevant qualifications related to community or disability support

Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.