Aboriginal Community Support Worker

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

Due to the nature of this role, applicants are required to be Female of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. In this role an applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997, as amended.

We have an exciting permanent Part-time Aboriginal Community Support Worker with our Inclusion team based in Tweed Heads. 

This position involves shift work, between Monday to Sunday, between the hours of 6am – 8pm and may required to work outside of these hours, with mix of office and community work. 

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.

Key responsibilities will include

• Collaborating with customers to develop individualised support plans that incorporate their identified wellbeing needs and goals- Regular reviews of progress. 
• Complete comprehensive risk management plans for customer.
• Providing support to customers to improve their independence by assisting with living skills, transport, social activities, medication and other support as required.
• Developing and maintain professional relationships and networks with customers, families, caregivers and key stakeholders.
• Seek out innovative ways to enhance the customer journey!
• Reconnecting with families and Indigenous communities.
• Participating and engaging in activities and outings in the community and building relationships and connections in the community.
• Keeping customer records up to date on a daily basis using online systems by completing detailed notes and reports on customer progress and achievements.

Skill and Experience 

• Aboriginal identified role and requires working with Aboriginal youth, to meet cultural needs of community. 
• Knowledge of mental illness; preferable with experience working with people with complex mental illness
• You are experienced in the disability sector with an understanding of recovery recovery-orientated approach

You'll also need

• Technical literacy with proven ability to use Microsoft Office and systems for reporting.
• Minimum Cert IV in Mental Health or Disability or equivalent industry experience
• Availability to work across a rotating roster.
• Valid NSW Drivers C class licence, with the ability to drive vehicles in licence class, including large cars and vans.
• Willingness to obtain an Australian Federal Police Check, WWCC, NDIS Check and first aid certificate that meets New Horizons employment criteria prior to commencing with us 

 What we’re offering

•  Salary packaging of up to $15,900+ in tax free pay
•  Access to flexible work arrangements and purchased annual leave program
•  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 police check from the last 24 months, 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 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.