About the roleJoin the team at YouthGrow and help strengthen the mental health of rangatahi. In this role, you will be able to provide a space of belonging, encourage generosity and independence. You will support rangatahi to connect with their wider community and help transition them into positive future- focused initiatives, becoming work ready and life ready.You will work collaboratively with other members of the youth team, other agencies, and whanau to foster meaningful relationships that enhance the mana of rangatahi, supporting them to gain more control over their life and to get better prepared to navigate their next step in life.Hours: This is a full-time permanent position. About You You will have a passion for assisting rangatahi to navigate the challenges of mental health and AOD. Experienced in applying key youth practice models and prioritizing and championing a strengths-based approach. Able to skillfully facilitate group activities. Have a sense of humour, be resilient, and have advanced interpersonal, relationship building skills. Confidently navigate challenges and skillfully apply de-escalation and conflict resolution skills. Culturally competent, inclusive, embracing of diversity including able to work effectively with Maori, Pasifika, and other cultures. Has a Level 4 or greater qualification in Health & Wellbeing, Mental Health or Youth Work or equivalent and be motivated to work toward level 5 or 6. Having a teaching qualification and experience working with vulnerable and at-risk young people would be advantageous. Be adaptable and intuitive, and able to respond to the uniqueness of young people. Holds a full, clean driver's license and is capable of driving a van as part of this role. Have practical, artistic, or technological skills and the ability to encourage and inspire young people in creative and imaginative ways. What We Offer Join a supportive, passionate, and high functioning team Professional development and supervision Being part of a well-known and highly respected charitable organisation and a strong wider Family Works Team. Makes a real difference in people's lives A team culture that values diversity and well-being Discounts with local businesses About UsYouthGrow is a youth development programme. We are an alternative education and mental health provider, supporting 16–24-year-olds to become life, work, and education ready; recognizing that that looks different for each of our youth. YouthGrow is committed to meeting the needs of rangatahi in a holistic and strength-based way, using a Life Skills curriculum and hands-on projects to do this.YouthGrow is a service offered by Family Works, the social services arm of Presbyterian Support Otago. PSO is a Charitable Trust established in 1906, and a leading provider of aged care, retirement living and social services to the people of Otago and the wider South Island, and provides a wide range of community-based social support programmes.
