Community and Homelessness Support Worker

Anglicare Victoria • Victoria, BC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Support Worker will work in a small team to provide people in the Ballarat community access to emergency food support. The objectives of the position are to assist in the Community Breakfast and Christmas Hamper program in the Ballarat region, supervise and support volunteers at these programs, assist with reporting, supplies and budgeting requirements, assist in Emergency Relief services in the Ballarat region as required, and perform administration and reception tasks.

Requirements

• A demonstrated commitment to supporting people from all backgrounds including those who are homeless to access food and services.
• A relevant qualification in community development, welfare, youth, recreation or related discipline and/or demonstrated experience in community development or working with parishes to assist people in need.
• A demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and to offer leadership and encouragement to volunteers.
• A commitment to social justice principles, and specifically to the aims of Anglicare Victoria as outlined in its Strategic Directions.
• A demonstrated ability to work in partnership with a range of stakeholders including the Anglican Church.
• Competent report writing/correspondence and communication skills.
• Computer skills in all the Microsoft Office suite including specific database applications.
• Hold a current Victorian driver’s license.
• Hold a current Working with Children Check.
• Be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Community Breakfast and Christmas Hamper program in the Ballarat region.
• Supervise and support volunteers at the Community Breakfast program and the Christmas Hamper program.
• Assist with reporting, supplies and budgeting requirements for the Community Breakfast and the Christmas hamper programs.
• Assist in Emergency Relief services in the Ballarat region as required.
• Administration and reception tasks.

Benefits

• Level 3 SCHADS award ($41.66 per hour) + 25% casual loading

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree