Community Projects Assistant
SunAssist Volunteer Helpers Inc.

A fantastic Structured Workplace Learning Opportunity (SWL Opportunity) as an Community Services Projects Assistant is available at Sunassist Volunteer Helpers Inc. one of the leading community service providers in the Sunraysia region.

Develop your communication, information technology and organisation skills as a Community Services Projects Assistant in a busy community service organisation. This placement will give you the chance to experience many aspects of Community Services Projects and to make a contribution to the day-to-day operation and functions of a reputable and growing community service organisation.

The SWL Opportunity is ideally suited to a VCE-VM, VPC or VCE student studying VET Community Services as part of their study program for a student looking to experience a placement as a Community Projects Officer Assistant to gain knowledge in the Community Services Industry.

Sounds like a pretty good employer to have on your resume doesn't it? Make Sunassist Volunteer Helpers Inc. your next phone call to find out more.

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please share this opportunity with your Careers Transition Pathway Officer, Careers, VET or VCE-VM Coordinator.

Skills You Might Learn

The student may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable employability skills such as;
• Communication.
• Teamwork.
• Attention to detail.
• Punctuality.
• Presentation.
• Hygiene.
• Problem solving.
• Planning.
• Initiative.
• Follow instructions.
• Work under supervision.
• Industry specific OH&S.

The student may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their secondary school studies they include:
• Hands-on practical experience.
• Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals.
• Working in real-life scenarios.
• Working with equipment necessary to the occupation.
• Liaising and working with supervisors, colleagues, industry personnel, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will gain a greater understanding of tasks required as a Community Services Projects Assistant participating in the day to day work activities at the organisation. The student will work alongside qualified staff under supervision and volunteers.

Community Services reflects the role of entry level for community services workers who support individuals through the provision of person-centred services. Community Services work may include day-to-day support of individuals in community settings or support of individual in community settings or support the implementation of specific community-based programs.

The student will assist with tasks and duties that include:
Community Services: The student may observe and assist with the following tasks and duties;
• Plan and apply time management.
• Provide first point of contact.
• Communicate and work in health or community services.
• Work with diverse people.
• Follow safe work practices for direct client care.
• Manage personal stresses in the work environment.
• Provide first aid.
• Promote Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety.
• Respond to client needs.
• Work within a community development framework.
• Implement participation and engagement strategies.
Community Services: The student may observe and assist with the following tasks and duties;
• Plan and apply time management.
• Provide first point of contact.
• Communicate and work in health or community services.
• Work with diverse people.
• Follow safe work practices for direct client care.
• Manage personal stresses in the work environment.
• Provide first aid.
• Promote Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety.
• Respond to client needs.
• Work within a community development framework.
• Implement participation and engagement strategies.
• Use routine strategies for work-related learning.
• Administration duties as advised.

Student Requirements

Students with a positive attitude towards Community Services Projects Assistant who are self-motivated, willing to listen and follow instruction are encouraged to consider a future SWL placement to develop skills learned from their VET subject relating to Community Services.

Whilst the student is attending the work placement they are expected to:
• Students must be interested in the Community Services - Community Services Projects Assistant and possess good communication skills.
• Students must be willing to spend periods of time observing and to undertake necessary tasks as requested.
• Dress appropriately.
• Maintain interest and participate in tasks and work duties.
• Be well mannered and behave in a respectful and responsible manner.
• Be punctual.
• Follow management instructions.
• Act in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
• Work within the team.
• Listen and take advice from fellow workers.
• Respect other people’s belongings.
• Demonstrate the skills they have developed through their course.
• Take their Logbook to the work placement every day.

Dress Requirements

The student must be well presented, clean and hygienic at all times.
• Neat casual business attire is required.
• Flat, non-slip, enclosed work shoes.
• Please do not wear clothing which others may find offensive.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to the tasks and duties carried out by the student, will be supplied by the Host Employer.

Special Transport Requirements

Public Transport is limited, students to check bus transport availability and or speak to parents/carer to organise transport prior to contacting employer.

CDC Victoria - Mildura: Ph: 5023 0274, Website: https://cdcvictoria.com.au/travel-information/timetables-and-maps/mildura/.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• CHC22015 - Certificate II in Community Services
• CHC32015 - Certificate III in Community Services