Aboriginal Support Worker

ABORIGINAL SUPPORT WORKER – NANNUP THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY

 About the Role:

The Aboriginal Support Worker will provide yarning, mentoring, interactive therapeutic activities, education, mediation, and support to residents in a residential setting. They will also develop relationships with Aboriginal communities in the Great Southern and South-West regions. They will promote Cyrenian services and develop Elder groups who can advise and support the programs offered by Cyrenian House.

 The position is offered as a full-time role working 76 hours per fortnight and is located at our Nannup TC in the Southwest, surrounded by natural bushland.

Cyrenian House considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under section 50d of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).

 Level 4/5 $96,295-$113,725 per annum plus superannuation and salary sacrifice.

Our Organisation:  

Cyrenian House is a leading not-for-profit non-government organisation that has been operating within the alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment sector since 1981. Cyrenian House provides a wide range of high-quality treatment services that make a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by alcohol and other drugs.  

 To be appointed / successful in this role. You will require the following key qualifications, skills, and experience:

• Have a Certificate III in Community Services and AOD and/or experience in working with Aboriginal people in an AOD service (minimum).
• Possess a sound knowledge of alcohol and other drug issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Have demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Take an active role in Continuous Quality Improvement.
• Demonstrated and well developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication.
• Current National Police Clearance, Working with Children Check, and First Aid Certificate.

 Desirable: 

• Have an understanding of the 12-step philosophy and “Community as a method Treatment Model”.

 What we offer you:

• Above award rates of pay and generous salary packaging options available.  
• 12 days Personal Leave PLUS two additional days per annum – “My Day” leave 
• Annual training allowance. ·Professional team. Rewarding team culture with flexible working conditions.
• Unique opportunity to work in an organisation passionate about making a difference in the lives of those affected by alcohol & other drugs.  
• Comprehensive orientation and induction.

If this sounds like the role for you, please forward your application via the Seek website. Your application should include:

• Current resume, including two referees.
• Cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

 Do not delay submitting your application as shortlisting will commence immediately, and this opportunity will close when the position has been filled.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please refer to the employment section on our website to download a full copy of the JDF: www.cyrenianhouse.com

 For further information, please contact Kellie Slattery at kslattery@cyrenianhouse.com

 Cyrenian House is committed to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other “similar” vacancies throughout Cyrenian House.  In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of six (6) months. 

Cyrenian House is a smoke-free organisation.