Aboriginal Community Support Worker

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New Horizons is looking for a dedicated
Full-Time Permanent Aboriginal Community Support Worker
to join our team within theHousing & Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) Program in the
Wollondillyand Wingecarribee
area. This is an identified position under Section 14 of theAnti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW), and we strongly encourage applications fromAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
If you're looking for somewhere to pursueyour passion and make a significant difference within your community byensuring culturally safe and responsive support, this is the role for you.
At New Horizons, we are passionate aboutcreating a unified organisation where our teams work seamlessly together todeliver exceptional service that enhances the lives of our customers. We alignour work with our organisation's values, fostering a culture of collaboration,trust, and accountability. As part of our team, you'll be empowered to takeinitiative and use your talents to improve the lives of our customers.Together, we are a community committed to transforming lives through ourservices, embracing challenges with creativity and adaptability for lastingpositive impact.
This role specifically providespsychosocial supports and works in partnership with people living with mentalill-health, empowering them to live and recover within the community in the waythat they want to. We support our customers to build independence, identify andachieve goals, engage in activities of daily life, and encourage genuineconnections within the community.
What You'll Bring to the Role
Beyond a positive, authentic, and inclusivepersonality that you bring to work every day, we're looking for someone whobrings a deep understanding of Aboriginal cultures and communities. Yourability to connect authentically and provide culturally safe support will bekey to empowering our customers.
We strongly encourage people with a livedexperience of mental ill-health to apply for this position.
You'll also bring:
Cultural Competence and Connection: A strong understanding of,and connection to, Aboriginal cultures and communities. This includes theability to apply culturally appropriate practices and communication inyour work.
Building Cultural Safety: A commitment to actively contributingto and enhancing New Horizons' culturally safe service delivery forAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers. This involves advocatingfor their needs and helping to shape an environment where they feelrespected and understood.
A strong set of values that guides your work, incorporating ourorganisational values of passion, integrity & respect.
Great computer skills with proven ability to use MicrosoftOffice and customer relationship management systems.
Minimum Cert IV in Mental Health, Peer Work, or equivalentindustry experience.
Valid NSW Class C driver's licence, with the ability to drivevehicles in this licence class, including large cars and vans.
Current Police check (not more than 3 months old), WWCC andNDIS WC to meet New Horizons employment criteria prior to commencing withus.
The Day-to-Day
Collaborating with customers to develop individualised,person-centred support plans that incorporate their identified wellbeingneeds, their strengths, and their goals, with a strong focus on culturalsafety and responsiveness.
Providing support to customers to improve their independence byassisting with skill development, transport, social activities, supportingwith finances, attending appointments, cooking, medication and personalcare, as well as other supports as required.
Supporting and encouraging our customers to participate inactivities of their choice, such as social, leisure, sporting,educational, employment activities, etc.
Keeping customer records up to date daily using online systemsand electronic databases.
Developing and maintaining strong, trusting relationships andnetworks with Aboriginal communities, Elders, community leaders, and bothIndigenous-identified and non-identified stakeholders relevant tosupporting Indigenous consumers. This includes acting as a key liaison toensure our services are well-connected and responsive to community needs.
Supporting customers to navigate the sector to access anyadditional service they may require, particularly culturally specificservices.
Seeking out innovative ways to enhance the recovery journey andoverall customer experience with New Horizons.
What We're Offering
New Horizons pays above the award &penalty rates
Salary Packaging: Take advantage of the tax benefits available only to employees who work for a not-for-profit organisation through lower tax deductions.
Entertainment card to package an additional $2,650 in tax free pay
Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential counselling services.
Fitness Passport
Professional Development: Grow through internal and external learning, workplace mentoring, and professional development opportunities, including secondments.
Work-Life Balance: Access flexible work arrangements, long service leave, and/or parental leave.
Supportive Culture: Work in a supportive culture and working environment where you feel heard and respected.
Reward program that recognises your achievements
How to Apply
Please submit your updated resume.
Please note that as part of our employmentchecks, we will request a Current police check (not more than 3 months old), aNSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and an NDIS Worker Screening Check.
To help make the process speedy weencourage you to have/apply for the checks upon application as there can besome delays in obtaining these checks through the relevant services.
New Horizons values diversity andencourages applications from people from all walks of life. Our vision is tosee happy, inclusive communities work together in collaborative and inclusiveways to create opportunity and improve quality of life. Our workforce proudlyreflects the local communities we connect with and support. New Horizonsacknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as thetraditional custodians of the land.
Are you ready to use your unique skills andcultural knowledge to make a profound impact and help build a more culturallysafe future in the Wollondilly and Wingecarribee community?
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New Horizons is looking for a dedicated
Full-Time Permanent Aboriginal Community Support Worker
to join our team within theHousing & Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) Program in the
Wollondillyand Wingecarribee
area. This is an identified position under Section 14 of theAnti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW), and we strongly encourage applications fromAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
If you're looking for somewhere to pursueyour passion and make a significant difference within your community byensuring culturally safe and responsive support, this is the role for you.
At New Horizons, we are passionate aboutcreating a unified organisation where our teams work seamlessly together todeliver exceptional service that enhances the lives of our customers. We alignour work with our organisation's values, fostering a culture of collaboration,trust, and accountability. As part of our team, you'll be empowered to takeinitiative and use your talents to improve the lives of our customers.Together, we are a community committed to transforming lives through ourservices, embracing challenges with creativity and adaptability for lastingpositive impact.
This role specifically providespsychosocial supports and works in partnership with people living with mentalill-health, empowering them to live and recover within the community in the waythat they want to. We support our customers to build independence, identify andachieve goals, engage in activities of daily life, and encourage genuineconnections within the community.
What You'll Bring to the Role
Beyond a positive, authentic, and inclusivepersonality that you bring to work every day, we're looking for someone whobrings a deep understanding of Aboriginal cultures and communities. Yourability to connect authentically and provide culturally safe support will bekey to empowering our customers.
We strongly encourage people with a livedexperience of mental ill-health to apply for this position.
You'll also bring:
Cultural Competence and Connection: A strong understanding of,and connection to, Aboriginal cultures and communities. This includes theability to apply culturally appropriate practices and communication inyour work.
Building Cultural Safety: A commitment to actively contributingto and enhancing New Horizons' culturally safe service delivery forAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers. This involves advocatingfor their needs and helping to shape an environment where they feelrespected and understood.
A strong set of values that guides your work, incorporating ourorganisational values of passion, integrity & respect.
Great computer skills with proven ability to use MicrosoftOffice and customer relationship management systems.
Minimum Cert IV in Mental Health, Peer Work, or equivalentindustry experience.
Valid NSW Class C driver's licence, with the ability to drivevehicles in this licence class, including large cars and vans.
Current Police check (not more than 3 months old), WWCC andNDIS WC to meet New Horizons employment criteria prior to commencing withus.
The Day-to-Day
Collaborating with customers to develop individualised,person-centred support plans that incorporate their identified wellbeingneeds, their strengths, and their goals, with a strong focus on culturalsafety and responsiveness.
Providing support to customers to improve their independence byassisting with skill development, transport, social activities, supportingwith finances, attending appointments, cooking, medication and personalcare, as well as other supports as required.
Supporting and encouraging our customers to participate inactivities of their choice, such as social, leisure, sporting,educational, employment activities, etc.
Keeping customer records up to date daily using online systemsand electronic databases.
Developing and maintaining strong, trusting relationships andnetworks with Aboriginal communities, Elders, community leaders, and bothIndigenous-identified and non-identified stakeholders relevant tosupporting Indigenous consumers. This includes acting as a key liaison toensure our services are well-connected and responsive to community needs.
Supporting customers to navigate the sector to access anyadditional service they may require, particularly culturally specificservices.
Seeking out innovative ways to enhance the recovery journey andoverall customer experience with New Horizons.
What We're Offering
New Horizons pays above the award &penalty rates
Salary Packaging: Take advantage of the tax benefits available only to employees who work for a not-for-profit organisation through lower tax deductions.
Entertainment card to package an additional $2,650 in tax free pay
Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential counselling services.
Fitness Passport
Professional Development: Grow through internal and external learning, workplace mentoring, and professional development opportunities, including secondments.
Work-Life Balance: Access flexible work arrangements, long service leave, and/or parental leave.
Supportive Culture: Work in a supportive culture and working environment where you feel heard and respected.
Reward program that recognises your achievements
How to Apply
Please submit your updated resume.
Please note that as part of our employmentchecks, we will request a Current police check (not more than 3 months old), aNSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and an NDIS Worker Screening Check.
To help make the process speedy weencourage you to have/apply for the checks upon application as there can besome delays in obtaining these checks through the relevant services.
New Horizons values diversity andencourages applications from people from all walks of life. Our vision is tosee happy, inclusive communities work together in collaborative and inclusiveways to create opportunity and improve quality of life. Our workforce proudlyreflects the local communities we connect with and support. New Horizonsacknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as thetraditional custodians of the land.
Are you ready to use your unique skills andcultural knowledge to make a profound impact and help build a more culturallysafe future in the Wollondilly and Wingecarribee community?
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