First Nations Mental Health Support Advocate

Uniting; Maitland; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550 per yr

Fitness Passport

U Rewards – discounts

Four Me Days – pro rata

Four CPD days per year

Job summary

Uniting NSW.ACT is seeking a First Nations Mental Health Support Worker in Maitland to provide psychosocial support to adults within CLS. The role involves home visits, community outreach, and office work, with a 4-day per week schedule and a max term to 30 Oct 2027.

You'll work in partnership with Aboriginal communities, delivering culturally safe support, developing individual recovery plans and advocating for access to services. A Certificate IV in Community Services or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for this identified position with Aboriginality as a genuine occupational qualification.
• Ability to provide evidence of Aboriginality in recruitment requirements.
• Understanding of First Nations communities.
• Ability to build respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
• Knowledge of significant First Nations dates of celebration and remembrance.
• Certificate IV in Community Services, Mental Health, Peer Work or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Experience supporting people experiencing mental health challenges and psychosocial needs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Valid Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised psychosocial support to people living with mental illness.
• Develop, implement and review recovery plans with consumers.
• Help build confidence, independence and everyday living skills.
• Foster positive relationships with consumers, families and carers.
• Support First Nations consumers to strengthen cultural connection and social wellbeing.
• Assist access to culturally safe health services and local supports.
• Engage with local First Nations communities and service providers.
• Advocate for culturally safe services and identify access barriers.
• Maintain accurate documentation including notes and reports.

Skills

Psychosocial support

Recovery planning

Relationship-building

Cultural safety

Communication

Education

Certificate IV in Community Services, Mental Health, Peer Work

Job description

Uniting NSW.ACT is seeking a First Nations Mental Health Support Worker in Maitland to provide psychosocial support to adults within CLS. The role involves home visits, community outreach, and office work, with a 4-day per week schedule and a max term to 30 Oct 2027.

You'll work in partnership with Aboriginal communities, delivering culturally safe support, developing individual recovery plans and advocating for access to services. A Certificate IV in Community Services or equivalent is required.