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Affinity Care WA Pty Ltd is seeking a full-time Community Worker to support people with disability, young people and families to access appropriate services, build independence and participate more fully in their communities.

Working across community and residential support settings, you will meet with clients to understand their circumstances, help plan suitable support, coordinate referrals and work with families, service providers and community organisations. The role also contributes to service planning, community engagement and reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package plus superannuation
• Opportunities for professional development
• Paid leave and holidays
• Supportive and rewarding work environment

Task & responsibilities

• Interview clients, families and relevant stakeholders to understand clients’ circumstances, support needs and goals.
• Identify barriers affecting clients’ access to services and participation, and work with clients, families and service providers to identify suitable community resources for their health, welfare, housing, employment and training needs.
• Plan and deliver individual or group support, education and skills programs, including activities that promote independence and community participation.
• Provide clients and families with information about relevant community, disability, accommodation, allied health and other support services.
• Help clients access appropriate services by making referrals and following up to check that support is suitable.
• Coordinate with support workers, service providers, community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies and private organisations to promote continuity of support and awareness of available resources.
• Help clients set practical goals that build independence, inclusion and participation in the community.
• Support families and provide assistance to children and people with disability in relevant community, residential and group accommodation settings.
• Assist young people experiencing social, emotional or financial difficulties to identify suitable support and work towards addressing those challenges.
• Where required by a client’s program, provide supervision and support to clients subject to probation or parole, monitor their progress, and liaise with relevant justice agencies.
• Advocate for clients’ needs and support their involvement in decisions about their services.
• Monitor clients’ progress, provide follow-up support, and maintain accurate and confidential client records, case notes and service reports. 
• Prepare reports and contribute to service planning and improvement, including by assisting with funding and resource submissions where required.
• Follow organisational procedures and applicable privacy, safeguarding and work health and safety requirements.

Qualification & experience

• A relevant qualification in Community Services, Social Sciences, Human Services or a related field, 
• At least one year of relevant work experience in community services, disability support, case coordination or a related area.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to consult with clients, identify support needs and coordinate appropriate services.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and handle confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with clients, families, colleagues and external service providers.