SOCIAL/COMMUNITY SERVICES

2512-13 Community Worker

Facilitates community development initiatives and collective solutions within a community to address issues, needs and problems.

Skill Level:

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

• researches and analyses community issues, needs and problems
• develops, evaluates and maintains community resources and programs
• evaluates resources devoted to health, welfare, recreation, housing, employment, training and other community facilities or programs
• interprets identified needs for community organisations, social agencies and groups, stimulates their interest and enlists cooperation
• provides leadership and coordinates programs
• prepares reports, budgets and policies

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