ID: 31487

Community Visitor - Drouin

Human Rights Regular - more than 6 months Drouin VIC

About this opportunity

Community Visitors are the eyes and ears of the community and perform an important role of upholding the human rights of people with a cognitive disability and/or mental illness.

Community Visitors visit accommodation facilities and monitor and report on the adequacy of services provided.

Community Visitors also talk to residents/patients to identify issues of concern.

Community Visitors visit in pairs, and visit accommodation facilities within their region. They spend between 8-10 hours per month visiting facilities.

Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills are required.

The ability to contribute to a visit report is also required.

This role is ideally suited to individuals who are able to visit during day-time hours or late afternoons.

Access to your own vehicle is essential.

Training is provided and out of pocket expenses are reimbursed.

This is a challenging and rewarding role which is a formal Victorian Governor-In-Council appointment.

Please note that due to the long-term nature of this role, this role is generally not suitable for job seekers, student placements or students wanting to gain experience in the sector.


Additional requirements

Covid-19 vaccination . Driver's Licence (C) . National Police Certificate *.

* May be arranged via the Organisation. Details to be provided on expression of interest.
Time Required

8-10 hours per month

Suitable for
  • Wheelchair Access
Type of work
  • Disability Support
  • Mediation & Advocacy
Training

1 day induction training.1 day stream specific training in disability. 10 hours probationary visiting

Reimbursement

Reimbursement is made for travel and other incidentals