Support Worker Corrections Supported Living Join our Emerge team working within Corrections environments were serious about what we do and helping tangata whaiora Are you looking for a career opportunity that is challenging exciting and offers development Use your knowledge and community connections to integrate people back into the community positively Emerge Aotearoa is a social services organisations providing a range of services to wh nau including health and disability youth and transitional Housing Our kaimahi all have a common goal helping people realise their potential with the aim of supporting wh nau to live their best life as independently as possible About the role This role allows you to contribute to community wellbeing while you work alongside tangata whaiora moving through the Corrections system As part of a wider team you will maintain a supportive environment and will help tangata whaiora to achieve reintegration goals that increase their chances of remaining offence free once they leave our service A positive attitude and willingness to share your experience or actively seek out knowledge in accommodation wellbeing community support education and training employment and skills for life is highly desirable We work in a lovely home in the Onehunga area with fabulous amenities close by Everyday has variety but some shifts are slower so being selfmotivated energetic and having a sense of fun goes a long way in making this role your own You need to be a true people person who is comfortable working with all ages personalities and cultures The house is staffed 24 7 so flexibility is required Hand on heart you need to say you are capable of providing structure and consistency while holding awareness that compassion is sometimes necessary Ideally you will have a Mental Health level 4 qualification or above or equivalent or experience working in the mental health AOD addiction sector be compassionate and can provide examples of working for whanau with mental health challenges be whanau client centred have effective and appropriate engaging communication both written and verbal using strength based language embrace diversity and differences see potential in people and thrive in a challenging and ever changing environment have strong professional boundaries have the ability to easily build professional relationships with our tangata whaiora What we offer Were committed to the health safety and wellbeing of staff and tangata whaiora Be a part of a national organisation with lots of opportunities to grow with lots of training and development available along with career opportunities An organisation that lives by its values A supportive team team meetings and supervision to ensure your keeping well and well informed in the workplace Great job satisfaction youll be improving someones quality of life by helping them to realise their potential At Emerge Aotearoa youll be rewarded by helping people to reach their goals well also help you to reach yours Applications for this position will close Sunday 29 March 2020 Realising potential Tautokohia te mana tangata Come work with us we welcome diversity To apply for this role please visit our careers site careers emergeaotearoa org nz and register your details Reference 21884SK careers emergeaotearoa org nz
