Aboriginal Community Support Worker (Max term part time) - Tweed Heads

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Detail information about job Aboriginal Community Support Worker (Max term part time) - Tweed Heads. Terms and conditions vacancy

If you're looking for somewhere to pursue your passion and make a difference, then join the New Horizons team!

We are seeking a passionate Aboriginal Community Support Worker to join our team in Tweed Heads on a max term part time basis (until 30 June 2019). Reporting to the Team Leader, you will be instrumental in providing exceptional person centred support to our customers, and enable them to achieve their identified goals and improve their wellbeing.
 
This is an exciting opportunity to apply your knowledge and awareness of the cultural practices, values and issues that affect Aboriginal people in today's society, to make a real difference in the community.

The day to day

• Collaborate with the customer to develop and implement a person centred customer plan
• Guide and support customers to develop and enhance their wellbeing and independence
• Develop, implement and review person centred individualised support plans for customers, which incorporate their identified wellbeing needs and aspirations.
• Complete and maintain appropriate documentation to required standards

What you need to have:

• The role holder must identify as Aboriginal. In this instance, this role will also be referred to as Aboriginal Community Support Worker for all operational and community purposes
• Passion, Respect & Integrity
• Tertiary or appropriate certificate level qualification in Mental Health or Disability, OR equivalent relevant experience in the human services industry, OR a deep understanding from combined lived experience and professional development and a proven ability to use this to positively support others on their recovery journey
• National Criminal History Check (Police Check) and Working with Children Check.
• Valid NSW Driver C class Licence, with ability to drive vehicles in licence class, including large cars and vans
• Must be fit to undertake the physical requirements of customer support, including the capacity to lift 10 kilograms unassisted
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and also in a team environment
• Ability and confidence to communicate and work with other staff outside of the immediate team

You could benefit from:

• Take advantage of the tax benefits available only to employees who work for a not for profit organization – through lower tax deductions, we can pay more money to you each week!
• Professional development opportunities and secondments
• Internal and external learning and development opportunities
• Supportive corporate culture and working environment
• Leave loading and superannuation
• Employee Assistance Program providing counselling services
• Eligibility for our recognition program and celebration of service.

To Apply:

We would like your application to include a cover letter that explains how your skills, ability and experience meets the requirements of this advert.

Applications close 5pm Friday 27 July 2018 or when a suitable candidate is identified, so apply now, don't wait

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

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.