Indigenous Mental Health Support Worker (Identified Position)

The Support Worker – Psychosocial Services helps people living with severe mental illness in Western Sydney to access short-term care to improve their wellbeing.  Together, they develop customised care plans and provide support in individual and group sessions.  The Support Worker assist client in their NDIS applications and provide individualised psychosocial support. 

This role will also establish links with indigenous communities and individuals and identify barriers and solutions for local indigenous communities and individuals

• Ref 503957
• Indigenous identified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Part time – 2 days per week in Seven Hills
• SCHADS Level 3 plus Generous Salary packaging benefits (pay less tax)

Essential Criteria:

• Certificate IV in Community Services, Mental Health or related field
• This is an identified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Aboriginality is a genuine qualification authorized under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination ACT 1977. Successful applicants will be required to provide appropriate evidence of identity as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
•  Demonstrated links with the local indigenous community (this could be from where they live or where they come from).
• The ability to engage, make and maintain new and existing connections to indigenous community.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dates for celebration and memorial.
• Knowledge of government policies and practices and the ongoing impact of colonisation on indigenous people and community.
• Experience working with consumers with severe and persistent mental illness
• Understanding of the Principles of Recovery Orientated Mental Health Practice
• Working knowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) including submitting applications 
• Ability to provide individualized psychosocial support to people living with severe and persistent mental illness
• A current full driver’s license and First Aid Certificate

To Apply, click the “Apply Now” button & attach your Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Position criteria.

Benefits & culture

As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from a diverse cultural background are encouraged to apply. 

• Salary packaging entitlements (Pay less tax), Company Rewards
• Ongoing training & development, including cultural awareness training
• Career progression and development opportunities in a large organization

Enquiries to Talent Acquisition Specialist Rose Rivera on [email protected] using the subject line: Indigenous Mental Health Support Worker (Identified Position) enquiry via EthicalJobs.