Spectrum Care supports people with intellectual disabilities to live their lives of choice in their communities. Our engaging staff strive to enable the best quality of life and create opportunities to achieve positive individual outcomes for the people who receive our services.We currently have a vacancy for a full time Employment FacilitatorAs an Employment Facilitator, you will support individuals across Spectrum Care's services to increase their employment opportunities. You will work with individuals to understand their wants and needs, develop goals and support them to find the opportunities that are right for them. A key part of your role will be building relationships with a range of agencies and services (such as businesses and employment services) to increase opportunities for the people we support to find work.If you are a people person, who enjoys supporting people with disabilities to reach their potential through goals and aspirations then we would like to hear from you. You will be a confident, passionate person who believes that active community engagement and robust support networks are a fundamental focus for this industry. You will be comfortable talking with new people, be creative, innovative and great at getting people to get on board with your sound ideas. Most importantly you will be inspired to support people to make their own decisions and live the life that they want.Skills & Experience:Tertiary qualification in health/disability-related area or relevant qualification e.g. psychology, public relations or social workRecent experience supporting people with disabilities and/or working in employment services is preferredNetworking and brokerage skillsBasic computer skills, including confidence with Word, Excel and OutlookExperienced with Administration tasksFull New Zealand driver's licenceWhat can we offer?Competitive pay ratesDevelopment opportunities including training and ongoing professional supervisionThe opportunity to work as part of an innovative and close-knit teamThe reward and fulfilment of helping othersApply Now if you have a passion for working with people and want to make a difference!Please include a cover letter, citing the reasons why you would be suitable for the role.For any enquiries, please contact Sophie on (09) 634 9730, quoting the reference number.Spectrum Care is an EEO EmployerJob DetailsReference #20764Posted on23 Jul 2020Closes on15 Aug 2020 23:55Location(s)Auckland, North Auckland, Central Auckland, West Auckland, South Auckland, East AucklandExpertiseCommunity Support WorkerWork type(s)Full-time (40 hours)Hours per weekAvailabilityDay shifts, Afternoon shifts
