Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people !The Goodwood Park Healthcare Group is a progressive rehabilitation based organisation and a leading provider of residential and community support services for vulnerable New Zealanders across the central and north of the North Island.The ServiceIn partnership with Department of Corrections, Goodwood Park Healthcare Group has opened a brand new transitional accommodation service in the Bay of Plenty, supporting tane to reintegrate into the community.This is a very exciting and innovative project, with the service able to offer up to 12 months secure accommodation and supports for 15 tane, with options for continued supports in the community.The service aligns closely with the Correction Department's Hokai Rangi strategy, and offer tane individualised support to find employment, re-connect with whanau, develop essential life skills, support with AOD and other significant health issues, and to find long term secure accommodation.The service has a strong cultural component, and will support connections with local whanau, marae, hapu and Iwi and other relevant community organisations. We seek to build long term sustainable support networks and to support tane to be full and active members of their community.The roleWe are looking for a passionate Reintegration Team Coach/Kaihapai to work in this residential service on permanent nightshift. We are seeking a range of multi-skilled enthusiastic and energetic people to form part of a dream team in our new service.To be successful in this role, you will:Be passionate about making a real difference for tane, whanau and their communities.Be empathetic and be able to build rapport with people from very diverse backgrounds.Have exceptionally high standards and awareness of boundaries and ethics.Have a level of computer literacy – Microsoft suiteHave a range of life skills with the ability to role model positive behaviour.Be able to manage challenging situations.Have an understanding of the reintegration challenges and barriers that tane faceHave an understanding of Te Reo Maori me ona Tikanga and be able to reflect this in working with Maori clients & whanau.Be able to work in a roster covering night shifts, over 7 days.As this role is working with men in the justice system, staff will undergo drivers licence checks, Drug and Alcohol testing procedures, and criminal conviction checks.We are an organisation that values high performance and can offer:Competitive remunerationA supportive whanau team cultureAccess to supervision and peer supportIf you are interested in this role and would like the opportunity to join our team in an exciting new service, please don't hesitate to call us and/or apply now with your CV and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you.With your contribution and my contribution the people will prosperYour application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?How many years' experience do you have as a support worker?Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.#J-18808-Ljbffr
