EAGLEHAWK COMMUNITY HOUSE

Community Development Worker

Position Description

POSITION IDENTIFICATION

Title / COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER
Functional Area / EAGLEHAWK COMMUNITY HOUSE
Immediate Supervisor
Salary Rate
Classification / COORDINATOR
$25.74 (1st Year (ass dip/advanced certificate)(Base Rate)
Class 1 (qualified) translating to SCHCADS (SACS) Level 3
Neighbourhood Houses & Adult Community Education Centres Agreement 2016
Status
Hours of Duty
Times
Terms and Conditions
Start Date
Completion Date / Part Time
10 hours per week
To be worked according to programme/roster
Generally Monday to Thursday
Some hours required at special events outside of regular days
Fixed Term
January 23rd 2017
June 30th 2018

OVERVIEW

MISSION

The Eaglehawk Community House offers Support, Friendship, Fun, Activities and Learning

VISION

To promote Opportunities, Respect and Confidence within the Community

EAGLEHAWK COMMUNITY HOUSE KEY OBJECTIVES

·  Facilitate self-help and mutual support amongst all interested members of our community

·  Actively reduce social isolation within our community

·  Provide assistance to persons/families with economic/special needs to access essential daily requirements

·  Develop and provide a resource and information centre

·  Develop recreational and social activities

·  Provide opportunities for the development of basic skills for living and return to work

·  Promote the advancement of our community

·  Make premises available to external organisations, groups and/or individuals to further develop and support the purposes of the Association

PHILOSOPHY OF PRACTICE

An approach that is based on a Community Development practise model

POSITION BRIEF

·  To implement programs that have already been trialled and now require some consistency of delivery

·  To research the current needs of those in our community who are experiencing barriers to health and wellbeing through economic hardship, educational or language difficulties and/or physical intellectual or mental health challenges

·  to create programs/events that meet the identified needs

·  to apply for funding to deliver positive health and wellbeing outcomes

POSITION OBJECTIVE

·  To work within a Community Development Framework

·  To effectively develop and guide teams of volunteers to deliver programs/events

·  To develop, implement and manage specific programs/events

·  To consult with all relevant stakeholders

·  To work with the Coordinator, other staff and volunteers to deliver a quality service to the community

·  To ensure all people and groups accessing the Eaglehawk Community House are treated in a professional, welcoming and efficient manner

·  To follow the Eaglehawk Community House policies and procedures and function within the Eaglehawk Community House philosophy of practice

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBLITY

Planning

·  Ensure the mission, vision, purpose and philosophy of the organisation are achieved through effective planning processes

Communication

·  Ensure there are effective communication channels at all levels in order to support a cohesive team based approach

·  Respectful and supportive engagement of volunteers

·  Active engagement with community

·  Open communication with Coordinator

Services

·  Ensure that services provided by ECH are of a consistently high standard

·  Services are designed to take a holistic approach to participant wellbeing

·  Staff behave in a caring and professional manner

·  Services are conducted in a way that respects participants’ privacy and confidentiality

Financial Management

·  Support the Eaglehawk Community House to maintain financial viability by working within budget allocations

·  Liaise with coordinator when developing grant applications to ensure all applications align with the financial goals of the Eaglehawk Community House

Team Work & Professional Development

·  Develop a multi-skilled team based on a culture of trust, loyalty and commitment

·  Provide opportunities for staff and volunteer development

Information Technology & Systems

·  Effective use and application of a Microsoft Office 365

·  Identify ways of improving systems to maximize efficiency

·  Work in accordance with ITC policies and procedures

Networking, Marketing & Promotion

·  Represent the Eaglehawk Community House to all stakeholders in a professional manner

·  Promote the Eaglehawk Community House whenever the opportunity arises

·  Consistently reinforce the values of the Eaglehawk Community House

·  Respond to feedback, positive or negative, in a proactive and respectful manner

Environment, Equipment & Resources

·  Support the team effort to ensure the Eaglehawk Community House is well presented at all times

·  Maintain a safe and productive working environment

·  Minimise printing and encourage recycling

Risk Management Quality Improvement

·  Support all team members in the implementation of risk management policy

·  Report any incidents that occur to the Coordinator as soon as practicable

·  Ensure accurate documentation of all programs/projects/events and research

·  Identify areas for improvement and implement as approved

·  Workplace Health and Safety

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

The role requires the following skills and capabilities:

1.  Tertiary qualifications in Community Development or relevant discipline and/or significant experience in community development and capacity building

2.  Ability to identify community needs and to plan, develop, monitor and evaluate high quality programs and activities to meet those needs;

3.  A demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of people, in particular, people who are experiencing disadvantage relating to economic, educational or language difficulties and/or physical intellectual or mental health challenges.

4.  Highly developed interpersonal skills, incorporating verbal and written communication with excellent listening, negotiation and liaison skills;

5.  A demonstrated ability to source and write successful funding submissions

6.  Proven successful track record of engagement, negotiation and conflict resolution skills to facilitate broad community participation;

7.  Highly developed computer skills with proficiency in Word, Excel, email and the Internet as a minimum.

8.  Must have a car and current drivers licence

Preferred, but not essential for interview (but MUST be obtained prior to commencement)

·  Clear Police Check o

·  Working With Children’s Check o

·  First Aid level 2 o

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This Position description has been designed to indicate the requirements of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required in this position. The content is interpreted from the Neighbourhood Houses & Adult Community Education Centres Agreement of 2016 and

Community Development Worker: / Name:______
Signature:______
ECH Coordinator: / Name: ______
Signature: ______
Prepared by: Fiona Mummery - Coordinator / Date Issued:

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24/11/2016 Eaglehawk Community House, Community Development Worker Position Description