Community Workers in Australia provide a vital role in helping to address the social and economic well-being of individuals and communities. As frontrunners of neighborhood progress, Community Workers take on various tasks – from aiding underprivileged households to aiding young people to make informed decisions and keeping tabs on those serving probation or parole. Furthermore, they assess the requirements in the community so that resources can be allocated adequately for health care services, welfare programs, housing options, employment opportunities, and training facilities.

Skill Level

Most Community Workers have a skill level commensurate with an AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2). For those without the above qualifications, at least three years of related experience may be a substitute. Additionally, hands-on training and practical knowledge are necessary alongside formal qualifications in some situations.

Specializations

Community Workers may specialize in Community Development Officer, Community Support Worker, Housing Officer, or Skills Assessment Authority (ACWA) roles.

Caveats

No caveats apply to this occupation.

Endorsed Correlations to ASCO Occupations

This occupation is formally endorsed to correspond with New Zealand and Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) 2512-13 Community Worker, which is grouped among 4117 Welfare Support Workers.

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This content is derived from the Community Worker unit group (4117) within the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO). Australian Community Workers are essential in guaranteeing individuals’ and communities’ social and economic well-being by evaluating clients’ requirements to create educational programs that provide support. In addition, Community Workers collaborate with various entities such as welfare organizations, government departments, and private companies about local matters while enlightening groups on the availability of resources and services within their community. Al resources and services.

Tasks:

• It may include case management, assessment and evaluation, occupational therapy, individual counseling, and group work.
• Developing strategies to assist individuals in developing their life skills, such as budgeting and problem solving
• Identifying existing support networks and systems to enable clients to live independently
• Providing advocacy, information, advice, and referrals for clients
• Organizing and supervising activities within the community to engage clients
• Mobilizing resources from other support services to assist in meeting client needs
• Designing and implementing strategies to help individuals remain independent
• Providing training and support to clients, families, and communities on how to access available services
• They monitor client progress and ensure that appropriate standards of service are maintained.

Occupations in this Group

• 411711 Community Worker
• 411712 Disabilities Services Officer
• 411713 Family Support Worker
• 411714 Parole or Probation Officer
• 411715 Residential Care Officer
• 411716 Youth Worker