Job Description

About The Role The Community Worker in the Family Service Centre is tasked to look at community work initiatives within the demographics of the service boundaries that they are located in. Community Workers operate within an assetbased framework, About The Role The Community Worker in the Family Service Centre is tasked to look at community work initiatives within the demographics of the service boundaries that they are located in. Community Workers operate within an assetbased framework, to look at building community strengths to address social issues such as poverty, and support vulnerable groups such as older persons, children, and persons with disabilities. The Community worker is expected to have expertise in engaging people and groups, with profiencies in the theories and practice of group work and community engagement modalities. She should hold basic programme planning and management skills to run initiatives to support persons in the community. She may be required to run training programmes to facilitate the propagation of specific community work modalities. . Conduct environmental scans and assess community needs. Activities include data collection and the conduct of basic analysis (e.g. collation of social data, conducting interviews or surveys, community mapping, analysis of social trends, etc) . Participate in community development initiatives and provide recommendations for consideration . To develop and conduct group work and programmes for the vulnerable, in consultation and collaboration with community assets . Perform other organisational functions as required by the Centre Head, or supervisor Candidate Requirements Technical Competencies: . Relevant degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Economics, or other relevant disciplines . 0-4 years of experience in Community Work Core Competencies: . Proficient in oral and written communication, especially English . Highly Adaptable, and comfortable working with evolving conditions . Community Centric and believes in the power of community . Effective leadership skills Preferred achievements / characteristics: . Good interpersonal and teamwork skills . Good analytical skills Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Share this page: Share this page