The Aboriginal Mental Health Support worker will provide a range of individualised psychosocial support to consumers, by working with the recovery model and using a holistic, person-centered approach.  Establish links with Aboriginal communities & individuals.

• Part Time 4 days per week in Maitland- Aboriginal identified
• Opportunity to promote hope & recovery in people's lives
• Good rates plus Generous Salary packaging benefits

About the role 

This role is responsible for providing a range of individualised psychosocial support to consumers.  Working with the recovery model and using a holistic, person-centered approach, the person will support the consumer to achieve their goals.  The role will also establish links with Aboriginal communities and individuals within the Local Health District and Primary Health Network and identify barriers and solutions.

The role is part of Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) programs that deliver specialist community based psychosocial support services for people aged 16 years and older, with serious mental illness

About You

• This is an identified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People All applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent. Aboriginality is a genuine qualification authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination ACT 1977
• Provide evidence of Aboriginal identity, and be able to demonstrate ability to work effectively with Aboriginal peoples and communities
• Demonstrated links with the Aboriginal community.
• The ability to engage, make and maintain new and existing connections to Aboriginal community.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dates for celebration and memorial.
• Certificate IV in Community Services, Mental Health, Peer Work, or equivalent and relevant to the field of work; and experience in the field.

Benefits and culture

Working to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice brings its own rewards, but there’s more

• Welcoming you exactly as you are
• If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, you’ll be welcome at Uniting

Work you’ll be proud of

• Join a collective of Aboriginal employees knows as the Ngumba-Dal Network
• Attend regular Aboriginal Staff Gatherings and Yarning Circles

• Uniting First Nations People and Place Strategy
• You’ll have access to a range of support and opportunities including -

• • Salary-packaging options, ( pay less tax) company rewards
  • Wellbeing programs 
  • Learning and development opportunities 
  • Diverse and inclusive workplace
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Regular supervision, support and team meetings

For more information about what it’s like to be one of hundreds of Uniting employees who identify as Aboriginal click here.

Should you have any questions, please contact Pallavi Bhatia from Uniting’s Talent Acquisition Team on; [email protected] using the subject line: Aboriginal Mental Health Support Worker - Maitland enquiry via EthicalJobs, for more information.  

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