Job Description
The purpose of Neighbourhood Houses in Tasmania is to work as community operated organisations building community capacity in socially isolated and disadvantaged local areas or neighbourhoods. The goals of Neighbourhood Houses are:
- Connect Community
- Support People
- Create Opportunity
- Develop Local Leadership
The primary responsibilities of this role is to:
- Provide flexible support, incidental counselling and service navigation and referrals
- Increase community member connections and participation
- Facilitate groups that are safe, welcoming, build connections, skills and capacity
- Plan, promote, implement and evaluate programs, activities and events in response to local needs
- Support data collection and administration of Dorset Community House programs, activities and events.
- Assist all staff where necessary to ensure the smooth running of the House and associated programs, activities and events
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential:
- Qualifications of Cert IV or higher in Community Services or related field
- Polite and friendly manner with the ability to interact with people from all walks of life
- Willingness to take directions and an ability to work both independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated experience in inclusive program development
- Demonstrated experience in the management of small-scale events
- Understanding and commitment to the principals of social justice, particularly as they relate to those isolated and in low-income communities
Other Requirements:
- Current unrestricted Tasmanian driver’s licence
- Required to provide a satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Vulnerable People Check; and
- Provision of a satisfactory pre–employment medical report if requested
This role is Temporary Part-Time, of 14 hours per week.
TO APPLY: For more information about this role, and how to apply, contact us at admin@dorsetec.org.au