First Nations Mental Health Support Worker — Newcastle & Outreach

Uniting; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550 per年

Fitness Passport

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Four Me Days – additional paid leave

Four CPD days per calendar year

Job summary

Uniting’s First Nations Mental Health CLS program in the Newcastle Region seeks a dedicated First Nations Mental Health Support Worker. You will provide one-to-one psychosocial support in homes and local communities, helping consumers work toward recovery goals and stay connected to culture.

You will collaborate with health professionals, document progress and advocate for culturally safe services, with a Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm roster and outreach to Lake Macquarie and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for this identified position, with Aboriginality being a genuine occupational qualification under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
• The ability to provide evidence of Aboriginality in accordance with Uniting’s recruitment requirements.
• An understanding of, and demonstrated connections with, First Nations communities.
• The ability to build and maintain respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and community organisations.
• Knowledge of significant First Nations dates of celebration, commemoration and remembrance.
• Experience supporting people experiencing mental health challenges and psychosocial needs.
• Experience with community services and outreach is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Providing individualised psychosocial support to people living with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Working collaboratively with consumers to develop, implement and review individual recovery plans and goals.
• Supporting consumers to build confidence, independence and everyday living skills.
• Building positive relationships with consumers, families, kin, carers, clinicians and community organisations.
• Supporting First Nations consumers to strengthen cultural connection, community participation and social and emotional wellbeing, guided by their individual preferences and goals.
• Helping consumers access culturally safe health services, including GPs, local services and community support networks.
• Building and maintaining relationships with local First Nations communities and relevant service providers.Advocating for culturally safe and responsive services and helping identify barriers to accessing support.
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation, including progress notes, assessments and reports.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Collaboration

Valid Driver’s Licence

Education

Certificate IV in Community Services, Mental Health, Peer Work or equivalent

Job description

Uniting’s First Nations Mental Health CLS program in the Newcastle Region seeks a dedicated First Nations Mental Health Support Worker. You will provide one-to-one psychosocial support in homes and local communities, helping consumers work toward recovery goals and stay connected to culture.

You will collaborate with health professionals, document progress and advocate for culturally safe services, with a Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm roster and outreach to Lake Macquarie and surrounding areas.