Posted 27 days ago
Community Worker
AI Summary
A Community Worker supports clients and families through holistic, person‑centered practice, assists with transport and daily activities, and provides cultural insight, mentoring and interpretation to non‑Indigenous staff.
About this role
Special Provisions:
- Ability to obtain and maintain NDIS Worker Screening clearance.
- Willingness to adhere to MJDF’s and/or Government mandated vaccination policies and provide proof of compliance.
Summary of the position:
The Community Worker will work as part of the Community Services Team that responds to our clients and their families by deliveringholistic person-centeredpractice, andworking in partnership with families, by valuing and respecting MJDF’s ‘our-way’ approach.
The Community Worker will provide support to our clients and their families, and provides cultural insight, guidance and mentoring to our staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- AssistsCommunity Services Specialists and Family Support Workers in their daily activities working with MJD clients and families;
- Assists with transport for MJD clients and families;
- Informs and guides staff about needs and what is happening with MJD clients and families;
- Interpret and translate at meetings and appointments, including education about MJD;
- Teach and mentor non-Indigenous staff/volunteers about relevant elements of Kinship,Culture and family structure (eg. Family tree);
- Engage families in the community about the work of the MJD Foundation,teach families ‘at risk’ about research done by the MJDF or relevant to MJD;
- Provides general all-round administrative and office support if required;
- Assist tomaintain the MJD vehicle log books/vehicle checks;
- Assists clients attending therapy sessions;
- Support with community trips/Kinconnect trips as appropriate;
Selection Criteria:
- Aboriginal Australian Community Member
- Respected individual in the community
- Understanding of MJD impacts in families
- The ability to teach and guide staff regarding cultural practices;
- The ability to be flexible;
- Good spoken English.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience working with people living with a disability or caring for the elderly
- Formal interpretation qualifications
- Formal community or health worker qualifications
