Aboriginal Wellbeing Counsellor and Peer

About Us:
Anglicare Sydney is a leading and highly regarded community NFP organisation in Australia.

Our vision is to see Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened. To achieve this, we are looking to attract the most capable and mission aligned people to join us.

For over 160 years Anglicare has been serving people in need
- providing care to older people and services to the vulnerable. We began because of people who saw a need in the community and who were compelled to make a difference. People motivated by Christian love and a passion to serve. If this describes you, we would love to invite you to join us

About The Role

Anglicare has an exciting opportunity for an Aboriginal Wellbeing Counsellor and Peer Practitioner to join our Shoalhaven Mental Health Hub with our Community and Mission Business Unit.

The aim of this role is to provide a range of case management, outreach, and recovery-oriented supports to improve the mental health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people. This role involves delivering therapeutic counselling, mentorship for peer workers, and fostering culturally sensitive services in collaboration with local health and support organisations. You will provide mental health assessments, treatment, advocacy, and information services, ensuring cultural safety and understanding while supporting individuals on their recovery journey

This is a Permanent Part Time (4days a week) role based at Nowra.

Responsibilities (not limited to):

- Assist clients in achieving the best possible outcomes by establishing strong connections to formal and informal supports within the local community.
- Collaborate with clients to understand their interests, family, and community connections, helping them build their capacity to actively engage in their community.
- Facilitate access to appropriate community supports and ensure clients' rights to access services are upheld.
- Support the planning and facilitation of mental health programs aimed at enhancing community safety and wellbeing.
- Provide immediate crisis support and assist in developing safety plans, enabling clients to safely return home.
- Maintain a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented approach, fostering hope and resilience in clients.
- Offer culturally appropriate therapeutic counselling to clients, addressing emotional and mental health needs and fostering personal growth.

Requirements:

- Aboriginality
- Current registration with ACA or equivalent (student acceptable)
- A sound knowledge of Aboriginal/ Torres Strait Islander communities and relevant organisations within Shoalhaven.
- Have a demonstrated understanding of social & emotional health and wellbeing issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- NSW Drivers licence
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment, as well as independently.

Benefits of joining Anglicare:

- A warm, welcoming culture
- Ongoing training and development with a focus on career growth
- Experienced and passionate leadership team who are supportive and consultative
- Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits - reducing your taxable income by $15,900 plus an additional $2,650 for salary packaging accommodation, meals and entertainment.
- Employee Assistance Program - Free, voluntary and confidential counselling service
- Fitness Passport
- Access to discounts from over 400 retailers on our rewards program

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Anglicare - Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened.

Anglicare is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and has zero tolerance of child abuse.

Application Close Date: October 25, 2024