Aboriginal Community Support Worker | Central Coast
Core
Provide practical, community-based support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants living with mental health challenges to increase independence and achieve wellbeing goals.
Role type
Community Support Worker (Mental Health & Disability)
Builds
Community engagement, daily living skills, and access to services for participants
Domain
Mental health, disability support, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cultural knowledge and safety, recovery-oriented practice, person-centred support, advocacy, relationship building, daily living skills facilitation, case documentation
Preferred skills
NDIS experience, psychosocial support service experience
Technologies
Microsoft Office, electronic client management systems
Responsibilities
Build positive, culturally safe relationships with participants; Provide practical support for recovery and wellbeing goals; Facilitate access to community, cultural, and social activities; Support attendance at appointments and service connections; Assist in developing daily living skills; Advocate for participant choice and self-determination; Collaborate with families and stakeholders; Maintain accurate case notes and records.