About ac.care

At ac.care we want all country people to have a safe home, enough money to live on and solid, positive relationships.

ac.care is a non-government organisation (NGO) and everything we do is underpinned by our core values (CARE - Compassion, Adaptability, Relationships, Excellence). Together, as one team we CARE to ensure all country people experience a seamless and consistent ac.care service in a welcoming and non-judgemental environment.

ac.care is a Child Safe Organisation and provides an environment where the safety of children and young people is our highest priority as well as providing culturally appropriate services.

About the Role

The Community Connections Worker collaborates within the organisation and with external agencies to deliver services that enhance independence and strengthen social networks, in both Mount Gambier and Millicent.

Using a 'no wrong door' approach, the worker will support clients aged 18-64 at risk of social isolation by fostering connections with peers, family, community groups and services.

Build knowledge of local opportunities and empower participants to develop confidence, skills, and sustainable social networks - both in-person and online.

- The role involves participant intake, eligibility screening, needs assessment, referrals, progress monitoring and data management.
- Facilitate community engagement and inclusion initiatives, especially for Priority Access Groups.
- Identify service gaps and contribute to new programs or events.
- Apply a flexible, person-centered approach to help individuals set and achieve goals.

Benefits

- $40.49 per hour




- Full-time position - fixed term until 30 June 2027.
- Five (5) weeks annual leave
- Salary packaging benefits
- 12% employer contribution to superannuation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Special Conditions

- Current SA drivers licence ‘Class C’ or interstate equivalent.
- Current satisfactory Working with Children Check (WWCC) or willingness to obtain in accordance with ac.care policy.
- Current satisfactory National Police Check or willingness to obtain in accordance with ac.care policy.
- Child Safe Environment (Through Their Eyes) certificate or willingness to obtain in accordance with ac.care policy.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

- Tertiary or formal qualifications in Community Services or working towards such a qualification or less formal qualifications with specialised skills e.g. Certificate IV in Community Services or substantial relevant experience, expertise and competence attained through previous appointments.
- Demonstrated experience and / or working knowledge of case management, case noting, assessment and referral e.g. client intake and assessment for services.
- Demonstrated experience and implementation of client centered, flexible strength based and trauma informed care.
- Knowledge of the unique needs of Priority Access Groups (e.g. Aboriginal peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, unpaid carers, people with disabilities or mental illness, LGBTIQA+, financially disadvantaged and rural/remote communities).

For more information, please call Trish Spark on 08 7725 3***

📌 Community Connections Worker (Mount Gambier)
🏢 ac.care
📍 Mount Gambier