Vacancy
Community Connector - Derwent Valley
Overview
SWN is currently assisting the Derwent Valley Community House to recruit for a suitably qualified individual for their Community Connector position.
In this role, the successful candidate will undertake the following duties:
- Connect with individuals and families to identify supports required.
- Advocate for and support community members to access the help they need.
- Engage community members in appropriate activities of the House.
- Create new programs, activities and events in response to community needs and wants.
- Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of what services are available in the community.
- Work alongside community organisations to resolve issues of barriers to access.
- Collaborate with local service providers, attend relevant community, health and Neighbourhood House network meetings.
- Prepare regular reports to the Managers, Board and funders.
- Participate in community events.
- Promote the Community Connector role within the community.
- Carrying out or assisting with regular food and meal preparation.
The ideal candidate will hold relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience (please see specific requirements) and the following attributes:
- A good listener, patient and diplomatic.
- Organised, motivated and adaptable.
- Outcomes focused.
- Willingness to undertake relevant training as required to support your role.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Relevant qualifications in social work and/or community services.
Experience in the following areas:
Working with community, primarily within a community development model.
Planning and coordinating programs, activities and events in a community setting.
Development of communication materials using electronic platforms such as Microsoft Office, Facebook and Canva.
Working in accordance with organisational and contractual priorities, policies and procedures and government legislation.
Meal preparation for various activities and events.
Skills & Knowledge
Understanding of the Derwent Valley community, its strengths and challenges.
High level relationship building skills, enabling engagement with all members of the community, service providers and groups and the wider Neighbourhood House network.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, grant applications and acquittals.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively and work under pressure and to deadlines.
About The Company
Derwent Valley Community House is based in New Norfolk and services all areas of the Derwent Valley.
Our mission is to provide a vibrant, flexible, inclusive and safe environment, where people come to access the support and resources to meet their social, information, education and cultural needs and aspirations.
Our services and activities include:
- Community Garden
- Community Lunches
- Community Market
- Drive Time (Driver mentoring program)
- Eating with Friends
- Happy Hookers Crochet Group
- Learner Licence Assistance Program
- Legal Aid Video link appointments
- Literacy Support
- Look and Cook (Literacy based cooking program)
- Meals on Wheels
- NILS Agency
- Volunteering Opportunities
- Wise Employment
Local Groups:
- Aust Breastfeeding Association
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Art Group
- CHUMS
- Derwent Valley Choir
- Derwent Valley Garden Club
- Derwent Valley Players
Further Information
If this sounds like you, please contact DeArne Stone (Employment Manager - SWN) on 0448 844 607 or at dearne.stone@brighton.tas.gov.au to arrange a friendly
pre-screening interview.