Community Engagement Worker

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Community Development (Community Services & Development)Anglicare North Queensland Limited (Anglicare NQ) operates many programs across North Queensland with activities extending south through Airlie Beach, to Townsville, and north to Cairns. Together, as one team, our purpose is to support our community to have empowered, full and active lives, with equity for all. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values (Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion and Courage).Anglicare NQ is a proud employer of and service provider to First Nations People. We acknowledge Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the lands across North Queensland where we deliver our services. We commit to working respectfully to honour First Nations continuing cultural and spiritual connections to lands, sea and waters and pay our respect to elders past and present.Program OverviewOur safe Night Out program aims to identify vulnerable people and potential safety issues, with the aim to assist with the dispersal of people from drinking precincts to achieve a reduction in alcohol-related violence while supporting vulnerable people during peak times. The service operates Friday and Saturday nights between the hours of 11:00pm - 3:30am, providing intoxicated and vulnerable individuals with; a safe place to rest and recover, water and first aid if required, referrals to other services such as Queensland Ambulance Service, Queensland Police, Hospitals, Child Safety and sexual assault services and precinct information such as where to find toilets and taxi ranks.To Be Successful You Will NeedAbility to maintain accurate records of client interactions and service provision.Ability to work night shifts.A high level of commitment to the values of Anglicare North Queensland.Ability to handle difficult situations.Prior experience working with people under the influence of alcohol and other drugs will be highly regarded.Experience providing first aid will be highly regarded.Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities will be highly regarded.Experience working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds will be highly regarded.Be available to work night shifts and weekends, including public holidays and special events.ComplianceA current QLD drivers licence 'Class C' or interstate equivalentBlue Card (Working with children card)A current national Police Check (within the last 3 months)Current First Aid & CPR CertificationsWhat We Can Offer YouCompetitive hourly rateSCHADS Award - Community Services - Level 3Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Access to a large variety of discounts through our HRIS benefitsDiversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare NQ and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.Ready to Take the Next Step?Click the Apply button and submit a cover letter along with your CV. Applications close Tuesday 31st December, however, we may close the advertisement prior to this date in the instance a suitable candidate is found. If you think this is the job for you, please don't hesitate to submit your application.
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