Assists the work of Social Workers and Welfare Workers by providing services and support to families.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Assessing clients' needs and planning, developing and implementing educational, training and support programs
Interviewing clients and assessing the nature and extent of difficulties
Monitoring and reporting on the progress of clients
Referring clients to agencies that can provide additional help
Assessing community need and resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training and other facilities and services
Liaising with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies and private businesses about community issues and promoting awareness of community resources and services
Supporting families and providing education and care for children and disabled persons in adult service units, group housing and government institutions
Supervising offenders on probation and parole
Assisting young people to solve social, emotional and financial problems
Preparing submissions for funding and resources, and reports to government bodies and other agencies
Alternative Titles
• Assessing clients' needs and planning
• developing and implementing educational
• training and support programs
• Interviewing clients and assessing the nature and extent of difficulties
• Monitoring and reporting on the progress of clients
• Referring clients to agencies that can provide additional help
• Assessing community need and resources for health
• welfare
• housing
• employment
Assessment Documents
Document requirements vary by assessing authority.
Check ACWA website for current requirements.
Family Support Worker (ANZSCO 411713) | Australian Occupation Guide