Keyworker

About the roleThe Keyworker carries out case management and casework activities. Key Workers are responsible for ensuring that everyone on their caseload has a plan for their journey out of service and into permanent accommodation that is underpinned by the principles of Taiki (Manaakitanga, rangatiratanga, whakawhanaungatanga) Duties Deliver quality client-led case management services to clients on a 12+ 12 model of continual support Supervise referral and in-take processes as per hostel standard operating procedures Collaborate with clients throughout this stage of their life journey to build confidence and life skills Develop 'moving on' plans and provide case management support to facilitate the client's successful transition into the community and/or social housing Support planning to include 'inspections' of rooms as a precursor to 'tenancy sustainment' Skills & Experience Certificate-level qualification or higher with its main discipline in social work, social pedagogy or mental health and addiction support (similar overseas equivalent acceptable) Experience working in a similar care environment Skilled in the conduct of needs assessment and whanau-led support planning Empathy and understanding of issues of mental health, addiction, poverty, and homelessness Full clean New Zealand Drivers Licence Benefits Work for a highly respected community organisation Paid Supervision and EAP Career Progression Opportunities About the organisation