Purpose of the Position

To build community capacity, cohesion and social inclusion by developing and implementing a range of responsive, flexible and innovative community development projects. This will be done through collaborative strategies with key partners and stakeholders to address the needs of residents in the Blue Mountains.

This position will be part of the Community Development Team and be allocated a workspace at the MOCS office in Hazelbrook.

Responsibilities to Mountains Outreach Community Service

The Community Development Worker will:

1. Work within the organisation’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.
2. Work within the policies and procedures of MOCS ,the MOCS Strategic Plan, funding objectives (e.g., DCJ’s Targeted Early Intervention) and other legislative requirements.
3. Participate in MOCS team functions including supervision/debriefing/team meetings, staff appraisal, training and working in consultation and partnership with other MOCS staff.
4. Attend relevant community sector meetings as indicated by the MOCS Manager.

Specifications

Essential Criteria

1. Qualifications in Community Development/Social Science/Social Work/ Community Service, or related discipline or more than 2 years equivalent experience in the sector
2. Excellent understanding of community development practice and demonstrated commitment to social justice
3. High levels of interpersonal skills and communication skills (written and oral)
4. Excellent community development skills and experience in research, consultation, planning, development, implementation and evaluation of a wide range of community development collaborative projects with a broad range of community groups

For more information, please visit our website https://www.mocs.org.au/about

For a full list of responsibilities, please see the Position Description attached.