CHC32015 – Certificate III in Community Services

Community Workers facilitate community development initiatives and collective solutions within a community to address issues, needs and problems associated with recreational, health, housing, employment and other welfare matters. You usually need a formal qualification in community services, individual support, social work, social sciences, psychology or another related field to work as a Community Worker. Vocational Education and Training (VET) and university are both common study pathways.

General tasks;

• Assesses community needs and resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training and other facilities and services.
• Liaises with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies and private businesses about community issues and promotes awareness of community resources and services.
• 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