Aboriginal Community Support Worker

Job No: N49790
Location: Greater Newcastle

  • Full time, max term opportunities (until 30th of June 2018)
  • Rewarding salary, monthly RDO and salary packaging
  • Supporting customers in community outreach settings

 

The Company

At New Horizons you can discover your potential and make a difference. Through honest advice, collaboration and choice we help people to improve their wellbeing and reach their goals.

We've been at the forefront of innovation since we established the worlds first social enterprise in the mid '60's. Today we're a team of more than 900 people working together to enhance wellbeing.

 

The Opportunity

We are a looking for encouraging people to provide support to our Indigenous customers on their recovery journeys in community outreach and centre based settings.

The role focuses on empowering our customers to be independent community members who are connected to their family, friends and culture. By promoting positive lifestyle choices, we aim to enhance the wellbeing of our customers.

This role is for someone who wants to help improve the cultural and family connections of people in the indigenous community. It is for someone who is willing to learn and grow in a role that is focused on empowering people.

The position is a max term full time opportunity based in the Hunter Newcastle region.

You will report to the rostered site Team Leader. Key responsibilities will include:

  • Planning with customers their support recovery journey
  • Connecting customers with their families and culture
  • Person centred case management
  • Developing individual support plans
  • Encouraging independent community participation
  • Building positive networks in the community
  • Completing detailed administration, notes and reports on customer progress

 

Skill and Experience:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Passion for the sector and supporting vulnerable people
  • Technical literacy with proven ability to use Microsoft Office and systems for reporting
  • Minimum Cert IV in Mental Health or Disability or equivalent industry experience
  • A current NSW Driver Licence
  • Willingness to obtain an Australian Federal Police Check, WWCC and first aid certificate that meet New Horizons employment criteria prior to commencing with us. 

 

Rewards and Recognition:

If you're looking for somewhere to pursue your passion, apply your initiative and make a difference you could benefit from:

  • Salary packaging of up to $15900+ in tax free pay per FBT year
  • Professional development opportunities and secondments
  • Internal and external learning and development opportunities
  • Supportive corporate culture and working environment
  • Leave loading and superannuation
  • Long Service and Parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program providing counselling services
  • Eligibility for our recognition program and celebration of service.

Our culture is driven by our one team one horizon strategy, and we’re committed to the wellbeing of the people who work with us.

Click here to read more about how working at New Horizons supports you to discover your potential.

 

To Apply:

All applicants must identify themselves as having Aboriginal identity.  Due to the nature of this role, applicants are required to be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. In this role an applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997, as amended.

If you are interested in the position please complete the online application below. Your application must include a cover letter that identifies how your skill, ability and experience meets the key result areas of the attached position description.

 

Applications close 5pm on Friday the 30th of June 2017.

 

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