Aboriginal Mental Health Worker Trainee

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 Mental Health Trainee to join our Shoalhaven Mental Health Hub.

As the Aboriginal Mental Health Worker, you will provide a range of case management, outreach and recovery-oriented supports to improve the mental health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people. Working in collaboration and partnership with local health and support organisations, you will aim to deliver mental health assessment, treatment, support, advocacy, and information services that prioritise cultural sensitivity and safety.

This is a Permanent Part time (2 or 3 days a week) role based at Nowra.

Responsibilities (not limited to):

- Ensure the best possible outcome for participants is achieved by assisting them to establish strong links to formal and informal supports within the local area.
- Seek to learn about the clients’ interests, their connections to family, friends etc and work with the client in building their capacity to be part of their community.
- Assist clients to connect with appropriate community supports, promoting clients’ rights and access to services.
- Assist in the planning and facilitation of mental health related programs to improve community safety and wellbeing.
- Support clients at their immediate point of crisis and assist with the development of a safety plan to allow the person to return home safely.
- Maintain a personal strength-based, trauma-informed and recovery-oriented outlook that engenders a sense of hope and resilience in clients.
- Completion of client intake and referral processes and provide support within outreach settings.
- Support in recovery planning and goal setting with clients.
- Work alongside a multi-disciplinary team to ensure continuity of care and provision of a comprehensive service to clients.

Requirements:

- Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Identified role
- Current enrolment or willingness to enrol in suitable Cert IV Mental Health qualification.
- 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 04, 2024