Community Support Worker

Permanent Full-Time Position

We are excited to offer Full
Time Permanent position for a Level 3 Community Support Worker for our
Community Living Support – Refugee (CLSR) Mental Health program based in Liverpool.
Usual hours of work Monday to Friday between 8am-4.0pm.

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. Lived experience relevant to the role is desirable. If you're looking for somewhere to pursue your passion and make a
significant difference within your community by ensuring culturally safe and
responsive support, this is the role for you.

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, 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
Qualification in Mental Health or Community Services, OR equivalent relevant
experience in the human services industry.
Demonstrated understanding
of mental health issues affecting refugees and asylum seekers and the effects
of torture on individuals, young people, families and communities.
Experience in the mental health and community sector, with strong knowledge of
services, Mental Health programs, NDIS and Understanding of
Person-Centered Practices.
Current Police check (not more than 3 months old)
Valid NSW Drivers C class licence, with ability to drive vehicles in licence
class.
Valid first aid certificate.
NDIS Workers Check
WWCC
Basic skills in Microsoft Office, other common systems.
Passion, Respect & Integrity.

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

How to Apply
If you can see yourself in this rewarding role, please apply via the link now –
our application process is mobile friendly. 
Please note that as part of our employment checks, we will request a Current
police check (not more than 3 months old), a NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and an 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.