411635 Refuge Worker

• Support Worker (Refuge House)

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

• Assists individuals, families, refugees, and asylum seekers with provision of crisis/refuge accommodation, and provides support to access relevant resources
• Ensures security of refuge
• Admits into refuge, individuals and families who are homeless as a result of family and domestic violence, and/or crisis in emergency situations
• Provides emotional support to residents of the refuge
• Advises individuals and families about health and welfare resources and assistance, and refers them to relevant professionals
• Provides assistance to access, and transition to, appropriate accommodation options, such as youth housing, family reconciliation, private rental, and public housing
• Advocates for, and supports, individuals and families