Community Worker

Special Provisions: 

• Ability to obtain and maintain NDIS Worker Screening clearance. 

• Willingness to adhere to MJDF’s and/or Government mandated vaccination policies and provide proof of compliance. 

Summary of the position: 

The Community Worker will work as part of the Community Services Team that responds to our clients and their families by delivering holistic person-centered practice, and working in partnership with families, by valuing and respecting MJDF’s ‘our-way’ approach.  

The Community Worker will provide support to our clients and their families, and provides cultural insight, guidance and mentoring to our staff. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assists Community Services Specialists and Family Support Workers in their daily activities working with MJD clients and families; 

• Assists with transport for MJD clients and families; 

• Informs and guides staff about needs and what is happening with MJD clients and families; 

• Interpret and translate at meetings and appointments, including education about MJD; 

• Teach and mentor non-Indigenous staff/volunteers about relevant elements of Kinship, Culture and family structure (eg. Family tree); 

• Engage families in the community about the work of the MJD Foundation, teach families ‘at risk’ about research done by the MJDF or relevant to MJD; 

• Provides general all-round administrative and office support if required; 

• Assist to maintain the MJD vehicle log books/vehicle checks; 

• Assists clients attending therapy sessions; 

• Support with community trips/Kinconnect trips as appropriate;  

Selection Criteria: 

1. Aboriginal Australian Community Member 

1. Respected individual in the community 

1. Understanding of MJD impacts in families 

1. The ability to teach and guide staff regarding cultural practices; 

1. The ability to be flexible; 

1. Good spoken English. 

Desirable Criteria: 

• Experience working with people living with a disability or caring for the elderly 

• Formal interpretation qualifications 

• Formal community or health worker qualifications