Welfare Worker (272613)

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Researching and analysing community issues, needs and problems
• Developing, evaluating and maintaining community resources and programs
• Evaluating data and writing reports such as submissions requesting funding for continuing programs and new projects
• Identifying issues of local need, concerns and aspirations through community consultation
• Organising local sporting, cultural and recreational events and activities such as community functions, hobby classes, community arts projects and sporting competitions
• Providing support while exploring alternatives with clients who experience difficulties such as marital problems, unemployment, illness and drug abuse
• Assessing risks and providing intensive short-term crisis counselling for victims of domestic violence, child abuse, disasters and other crises
• Assisting to establish and administer neighbourhood houses, community groups, employment training programs and other services