Peer Community Support Worker or Aboriginal Community
Support Worker
If you're looking for somewhere to pursue your passion and
make a difference within our local community, then join the New Horizons team
as a Community Support Worker or Peer Community Support Worker,
who will work within the Community Living Supports (CLS) and Housing
& Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) Programs in the Coffs Harbour
area.
At New Horizons, we are passionate about creating a unified
organisation where our teams work seamlessly together to deliver exceptional
service that enhances the lives of our customers while at the same time
improving employee experience and career development opportunities. 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. Specifically, this role provides psychosocial supports and
works in partnership with people living with mental-ill health to live and
recover within the community in the way that they want to. We empower our
customers by supporting them to build independence, identify and achieve goals,
engage in activities of daily life, and encourage genuine connections within
the community.
To work with us you have a positive, authentic, inclusive
personality which you bring to work with you every day.
We strongly encourage people with a lived experience of
mental-ill health to apply for this position.
The day to day:
Collaborating
with customers to develop individualized person centred support plans that
incorporate their identified wellbeing needs, their strengths, and their
goals.
Providing
support to customers to improve their independence by assisting with skill
development, transport, social activities, supporting with finances,
attending appointments, cooking, medication and personal care, as well as
other supports as required.
Supporting
and encouraging our customers to participate in activities of their
choice, such as: social, leisure, sporting, educational, employment
activities etc.
Keeping
customer records up to date on a daily basis using online systems and
electronic databases.
Developing and
maintaining professional relationships and networks with customers,
families, caregivers and key stakeholders.
Supporting
customers to navigate the sector to access any additional service they may
require.
Seek
out innovative ways to enhance the recovery journey and overall customer
experience with New Horizons.
You'll also bring to the role:
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
relationships management systems.
Minimum
Cert IV in Mental Health, Peer Work, or equivalent industry experience.
Valid
NSW Drivers C class licence, with ability to drive vehicles in licence
class, including large cars and vans.
Willingness
to obtain an Australian Federal Police Check, WWCC and NDIS WC to meet New
Horizons employment criteria prior to commencing with us.
What we’re offering
Take
advantage of the tax benefits (Salary Packaging) available only to
employees who work for a not for profit organization – through lower tax
deductions.
Utilise
our Employee Assistance Program providing counselling services
Develop
through Internal and external learning and workplace mentoring
Grow
through Professional development opportunities and secondments
Access flexible work arrangements
Take
Long Service and/or Parental leave Work in a supportive culture and
working environment
How to Apply: Please submit your updated resume
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.