Social Development Training Consultant
CurrentWork on projects tackling specific issues (e.g. mental health, public transport and drug abuse) - with groups such as the homeless, the long-term unemployed, families with young children or ethnic minorities.Seek to actively engage communities in making sense of the issues which affect their livesSet goals for improvement and respond to problems and needs through empowerment and active participationIdentify community skills, assets, issues and needs Ensure that local people have their sayDevelop new resources in dialogue with the community and evaluate existing programs Build links with other groups and agenciesHelp to raise public awareness on issues relevant to the community Prepare reports and policiesDevelop and implement strategiesLiaise with interested groups and individuals to set up new services Mediate in matters of conflictPlan, attend and coordinate meetings and events Oversee the management of a limited budget Encourage participation in activities Challenge inappropriate behaviorCarry out general administrative duties.