Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical)Mo matou – About usOur Tangata come firstWe are Tika , Pono and ArohaWe respect the Mauri , Mana and Tapu of everyoneAwhina Whanau Services are a Kaupapa Maori Non-Government Organisation that provides individuals and whanau with personal counselling to assist them in addressing issues like anxiety, coping strategies, custody advice, depression, domestic violence, goal setting, life coaching, personal difficulties, rape crisis, self-esteem, sexual abuse and family harm counselling.Nga pumanawatanga ou - What you will bringTo be considered for this role, you will need to be a qualified Kaiwhakamarie/Counsellor registered with a recognised professional body. Ideally you will have experience working in the field of Sexual Harm support, with an understanding of trauma informed practice.You will have highly developed interpersonal skills, bring enthusiasm and a proven ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively, as well as an ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds. The expectation is that you will have knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are willing to learn or expand your knowledge of tikanga and te reo Maori, together with the ability to conduct oneself appropriately within a bicultural context.A qualified and registered counsellor but would like to undertake workforce development opportunities to specialise in Sexual Harm and trauma counselling?Newly graduated with provisional registration?Interested in relocating so you can enjoy the Hawke's Bay lifestyle?We are open to having a korero to investigate a range of opportunities that support you as well as our ability to meet the needs of our community.Mo te tunga – About the roleThe role of the Kaiwhakamarie/Counsellor is to work directly with whaiora/clients and their whanau, in collaboration with other Awhina Whanau staff, to provide the services needed to increase Self Determination for our People and Communities.Awhina Whanau Services are currently experiencing considerable growth and are looking for a Kaiwhakamarie/Counsellor to join our team. We are seeking applications from qualified, registered counsellors especially those with an understanding of trauma informed practice and experience working in the field of Sexual Harm support.The role will be as part of a team that provides services in both Hastings and Napier. Awhina Whanau Services are able to offer an attractive employment package which includes workforce development opportunities for the successful candidate. We offer confidential counselling and support for:Physical, emotional and/or sexual abuseTrauma due to life-threatening events such as illness, accidents and/or abuseCoping with the recovery of sexual abuse/trauma, PTS and PTSDSurvivors of rape and sexual abuseAdvocacy and support when reporting to Police, court processes, seeking legal and/or medical adviceCommitment to cultural and Kaupapa Maori valuesResources and informationThe Kaiwhakamarie/Counsellor will provide a safe, supportive environment for each whaiora/client utilising their professional knowledge and skills to assist people who have experienced recent and/or historic sexual harm to work towards recovery. This role is responsible for initiating a pathway to recovery for a caseload of whaiora/clients, using a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to ensure that whaiora/clients receive the appropriate support needed in order to heal.Nou te rourou – What's in it for youWe offer a supportive team environment and an attractive employee package including competitive salary, birthday leave, flexible working options, employee insurance (critical illness, life, terminal illness), digital will and financial footprint services. We support all our staff with clinical and cultural supervision and workforce development opportunities that enable them to succeed and thrive.Me pehea te tuku tono - How to applyA copy of the Job Description can be found under the careers link on our website submit your application including a cover letter, CV and at least two work related referees to Andrea Rakete – ****** by 5pm Monday 1st April.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.#J-18808-Ljbffr
