Aboriginal Community Support Worker (Max term part time)

Requestion ID: req1998
Employment Type: Maximum term contract/secondment

If you’re looking for somewhere to pursue your passion and make a difference, then join the New Horizons team!

IDENTIFIED ROLE

This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position. Applications are sought from Indigenous Australians pursuant to Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). In accordance with Sections 14 and 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and this role is open only to Aboriginal applicants.

Being Male (sex) is a genuine occupation requirement of the role, as the role involves the delivery of personal welfare services to vulnerable Males within their residence. As such, and pursuant to Part 3 s. 31(2)(h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 No 48 (NSW) application for this role is only open to individuals who are Male (sex).

We are seeking a passionate Aboriginal Community Support Worker to join our team in Tweed Heads on a Max Term Part time basis (until 30 June 2020). Reporting to the Team Leader, you will be instrumental in providing exceptional person centred support to our customers, and enable them to achieve their identified goals and improve their wellbeing.
  
This is an exciting opportunity to apply your knowledge and awareness of the cultural practices, values and issues that affect Aboriginal people in today’s society, to make a real difference in the community.

The day to day

• Collaborate with the customer to develop and implement a person centred customer plan
• Guide and support customers to develop and enhance their wellbeing and independence
• Develop, implement and review person centred individualised support plans for customers, which incorporate their identified wellbeing needs and aspirations.
• Complete and maintain appropriate documentation to required standards

What you need to have:

• The role holder must identify as Aboriginal. In this instance, this role will also be referred to as Aboriginal Community Support Worker for all operational and community purposes
• Passion, Respect & Integrity
• Tertiary or appropriate certificate level qualification in Mental Health or Disability, OR equivalent relevant experience in the human services industry, OR a deep understanding from combined lived experience and professional development and a proven ability to use this to positively support others on their recovery journey
• National Criminal History Check (Police Check) and Working with Children Check.
• Valid Driver C class Licence, with ability to drive vehicles in licence class, including large cars and vans
• Must be fit to undertake the physical requirements of customer support, including the capacity to lift 10 kilograms unassisted
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and also in a team environment