Community Development Worker
A Community Development Worker is a detail-oriented professional who helps deliver reliable outcomes in day-to-day operations. You'll coordinate with service providers, families, keeping intake notes well managed and easy to access when needed. You'll own recurring tasks end-to-end, manage competing priorities and recommend small improvements that reduce friction. Success looks like timely follow-through, strong communication and confident use of tools such as Microsoft 365.
What you’ll do day to day
- Develop and review plans with clients, focusing on practical, achievable outcomes
- Provide client support through intake, assessment and referral pathways
- Coordinate with service providers and agencies to support wraparound care
- Maintain accurate and confidential case notes and reporting documentation
- Support community engagement activities, programs or events where required
Skills and tools to learn
Core skills: boundaries, culturally safe practice, case coordination, active listening, documentation
Software/Platforms: secure record keeping, Microsoft 365, case management systems
Methods/Knowledge: risk and safety planning, strengths-based practice, referral pathways
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