Aboriginal Community Support Worker - Hurstville

Aboriginal Community Support Worker (Full-Time Permanent Position)

South East Sydney Area

New Horizons is looking for a dedicated Full-Time Permanent Aboriginal Community Support Worker to join our team within the Housing & Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) Program in the South East Sydney area.   This role specifically provides psychosocial supports and works in partnership with people living with mental ill-health, empowering them to live and recover within the community in the way that they want to. We support our customers to build independence, identify and achieve goals, engage in activities of daily life, and encourage genuine connections within the community.

At New Horizons, we're passionate about creating a unified organisation where our teams work seamlessly together to deliver exceptional service that enhances the lives of our customers. We align our work with our organisation’s values, fostering a culture of collaboration, trust, and accountability. As part of our team, you'll be empowered to take initiative and use your talents to improve the lives of our customers. Together, we are a community committed to transforming lives through our services, embracing challenges with creativity and adaptability for lasting positive impact.

What You'll Bring to the Role :

Beyond a positive, authentic, and inclusive personality that you bring to work every day, we're looking for someone who brings a deep understanding of Aboriginal cultures and communities. Your ability to connect authentically and provide culturally safe support will be key to empowering our customers. We strongly encourage people with a lived experience 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 the ability to apply culturally appropriate practices and communication in your work.
• Building Cultural Safety : A commitment to actively contributing to and enhancing New Horizons' culturally safe service delivery for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers. This involves advocating for their needs and helping to shape an environment where they feel respected and understood.
• A strong set of values that guides your work, incorporating our organisational values of passion, integrity & respect.
• Great computer skills with proven ability to use Microsoft Office and customer relationship management systems.
• Minimum Cert IV in Mental Health, Peer Work, or equivalent industry experience.
• Valid NSW Class C driver's license, with the ability to drive vehicles in this license class, including large cars and vans.
• Willingness to obtain a Police Check, WWCC, and NDISWC to meet New Horizons employment criteria prior to commencing with us.

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How to Apply :

Sounds like the perfect role? Then we would love to hear from you. Click on the "apply" button and complete your application. Don't forget to also submit a cover letter and up to date resume with your application.

New Horizons values diversity and encourages applications from people from all walks of life. 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.

IMPORTANT : 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.