Community Support Worker

Permanent Part-Time Position – 32 hours per fortnight

We are
excited to offer a Permanent Part-Time position for a Level 3 Community Support
Worker for our Housing & Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI)
Program, based in Gosford, Central Coast. Usual hours of work vary from Monday
to Sunday between 6am to 8pm with a 24/7 rotating roster.

This is an identified position under
Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW), and we strongly encourage
applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

New
Horizons is a great place to work and grow. Our people don't just work with us
because they have the skills and experience to do the job. To work with us you
have a positive, authentic, inclusive personality which you bring to work with
you every day. This position supports the delivery of community-based support
in the Mental health space.

The Day to Day
Providing support to Participants in the mental health community outreach
services, to improve their independence by assisting with living skills,
transport, social activities, medication runs as well as other supports as
required.
Keeping customer records up to date using online systems.
Developing and maintaining professional relationships with people, families,
caregivers and key stakeholders.
Complete risk assessments, support plans and other required documents in a
timely manner.

You
are
Punctual, Friendly, Outgoing, Non-Judgmental, Flexible, Persistent, Empathetic,
Practical, Balanced, Compassionate, warm.
Invested in providing the highest quality in Mental Health services to the
community.
Competent in working with people living with Mental Health.

What you need to have
Appropriate certificate level qualification in Mental Health or Community
Services, OR equivalent relevant experience in the human services industry.
Experience in the mental health and community sector, with strong knowledge of
services, block funded Mental health programs, NDIS and Understanding of
Person-Centered Practices.
Basic skills in Microsoft Office, other common systems.
Current
Police check – not older than 3 months
Valid NSW Drivers C class licence, with ability to drive vehicles in licence
class.
Valid first aid certificate.
NDIS Workers Check and NSW WWCC

Benefits may include
New Horizons pays above the award
& penalty rates 
Salary packaging of up to $15,900+ in tax free pay, plus entertainment card to
package an additional $2,650
Fitness Passport
Access to flexible work arrangements and purchased annual leave program with a
bonus week of annual leave if worked 10 weekends in a calendar year.
Reward program that recognises your achievements
Utilise our Employee Assistance Program providing counselling services
Support in growing your career through mentoring and professional development
opportunities

Please note that as part of our employment checks, we
will request a Current police check (not older than 3 months), a NSW Working
with Children Check (WWCC) and a NDIS Worker Screening Check.
To help make the process speedy we encourage you to have/apply for the checks
upon application as there can be some delays in obtaining these checks through
the relevant services.
New Horizons values and celebrates
diversity and encourages applications from all people. Our vision is to see
happy inclusive communities work together in collaborative and inclusive ways
to create opportunity and improve quality of life.  Our workforce proudly
reflects the local communities we connect with and support.

New Horizons acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as
the traditional custodians of the land.

How to Apply
If you can see yourself in this
rewarding role, please apply via the link now.