411712 Disabilities Services Officer

411712 Disabilities Services Officer

Occupation Overview:

Disabilities Services Officer belongs to the occupation unit group of 4117 Welfare Support Workers and is a Skill Level 1 occupation in Australia. In other words, a disabilities services officer must have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand: NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Key Tasks:

Works in a range of service units which provide education and community access to people with intellectual, physical, social and emotional disabilities.

Skills Assessment Authority:

Australian Community Workers Foundation (ACWA) is the authorised skills-assessment organisation for community services professionals applying to migrate to Australia.

UNIT GROUP 4117 Welfare Support Workers

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand: NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

  • assessing clients’ needs and planning, developing and implementing educational, training and support programs
  • interviewing clients and assessing the nature and extent of difficulties
  • monitoring and reporting on the progress of clients
  • referring clients to agencies that can provide additional help
  • assessing community need and resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training and other facilities and services
  • liaising with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies and private businesses about community issues and promoting awareness of community resources and services
  • supporting families and providing education and care for children and disabled persons in adult service units, group housing and government institutions
  • supervising offenders on probation and parole
  • assisting young people to solve social, emotional and financial problems
  • preparing submissions for funding and resources, and reports to government bodies and other agencies

Occupations:

  • 411711 Community Worker
  • 411712 Disabilities Services Officer
  • 411713 Family Support Worker
  • 411714 Parole or Probation Officer
  • 411715 Residential Care Officer
  • 411716 Youth Worker

Australian Visa Options for 411712 Disabilities Services Officer

This occupation has access to the following Australian immigration programs:

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