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Job Description

We are seeking interest in the position of Key Worker at Community Living Program.  

Community Living Program works alongside people with intellectual and cognitive disabilities to build their capacity to work towards their hopes, dreams and goals.

We work alongside individuals and significant people in their lives inclusive of families, friends and other formal supports. We provide holistic individual casework; facilitate social and capacity building groups; and engage in projects and community work. 

We value relationship-based, trauma-informed, capacity building developmental and disability informed practice.  

We invite passionate, creative and values driven people to join our team of committed social and human service workers. We value the knowledge and skills of graduates in social work, human services, community development, or similar professions. 

Community Living Program values diversity of staff and people we work alongside. We welcome applications from qualified candidates from a diverse range of racial, social, cultural, gender and disability backgrounds that reflect our community.

Key Worker

  • Full-time (38 hours per week) 12-month locum contract position ending on 26 February 2027, with the possibility of extension.
  • Remuneration is at SCHCADS Award Level 3 plus fringe benefits
  • This role would suit graduates in social work, human services, psychology, or similar professions. 
  • Benefits of working in CLP Team:
    • Diverse practice and skill development opportunities supporting people with intellectual and cognitive disabilities with diverse needs and lived experiences.
    • Opportunity for creative, developmental practice to support people with intellectual and cognitive disabilities to build capacity and achieve their goals for happy and safe lives.
    • Receive day to day practice support and regular formal supervision by a qualified and experienced Social Worker (weekly during first 6-month probation period of employment and monthly thereafter).
    • Weekly team meetings for case reflections and team development.
    • Comprehensive induction and internal training sessions.
    • Laptop & Mobile Phone.
    • Not for profit salary packaging

An application kit is attached.

 

To apply for the position of CLP Key Worker, please submit the following documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae. Please include name, position and contact details of two referees who can comment on your work;

2. Cover letter (maximum of three pages) answering the questions below. Please include examples to illustrate your practice. Applications with no response to the questions below will not be considered

Questions

Q1: Outline your experience working alongside people with an intellectual or cognitive disability?

Q2: Outline your experience in conducting social work assessment, planning interventions and monitoring and evaluating support provided using person-centred and strengths-based approaches.

Q3: How do you operate as a member of a team, including any teams and stakeholder groups you are a member of?

Q4: Please read the attached CLP Practice Framework and outline how you might approach supporting people to build resources, relationships, knowledge and decision-making. (please use practice examples where relevant)

Q5: Please confirm you have a social work qualification and an AASW membership, a current Blue Card, a NDIS Worker Screening Card and a driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle for occasional work purposes.

Please forward applications in writing to:[email protected]

ATTN: Sarah MacDonald, CLP Team Leader

Community Living Association is committed to creating inclusive and safe workplaces. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse backgrounds.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please apply at your earliest convenience.

If you would like further information about the role, we welcome your enquiry. Please contact Sarah MacDonald on 3266 5633.

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