Employment Coach - Fulltime!

About us

Te Mana Oranga Trust is a community-focused organisation dedicated to supporting individuals and whanau to achieve their full potential. We have been working across the mid and far north regions for almost thirty years, providing a host of services specifically to encourage and support adult sufferers of mental health and addictions, and education programmes in primary schools that help people build sustainable careers and improve their quality of life. Our mission is to empower our community through meaningful employment opportunities and holistic support services.

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Employment Coach to join our team in Kaikohe on a full-time basis. This is a pivotal role in bridging the gap between individuals seeking work and employers looking for committed team members, whilst also supporting clients through their employment journey to achieve long-term career success. This role will involve working exclusively with sufferers of mental health and addictions to provide tailored support and guidance to help them find and maintain meaningful employment. As an Employment Coach, you will play a crucial part in empowering Tangata Whaiora (clients) and strengthening our local community by working closely with the local Community Mental Health team and Work and Income NZ.

What this role is not!

• This is not a 'work from home' role
• This is not a role for one who is seeking sponsorship to work here from overseas
• This is not a role for someone who does not have a full driver's licence
• This is not a role for someone who cannot work with mental health and addictions
• This is not a role for someone who is shy, and gets anxious about cold-calling and meeting employers face to face
• This is not a role for someone who struggles to get to work on time
• This is not a role for someone always taking time off work

What you'll be doing

• Using the Individual Placement Support (IPS) model to guide your practice What is IPS? - Work Counts
• Supporting sufferers of mental health and addiction challenges who want to find work
• Develop personalised employment plans tailored to each client's strengths, interests and career goals
• Provide job search support including resume writing, interview preparation and application assistance
• Coach clients on workplace soft skills, professional conduct and workplace expectations
• Liaise with local employers to identify job opportunities and develop job placements
• Build and maintain positive relationships with employers to understand their hiring needs and organisational culture
• Provide ongoing support to clients after job placement to ensure successful job retention
• Conduct follow-up sessions to monitor client progress and address any workplace challenges
• Maintain accurate and timely case notes and client records in compliance with organisational policies
• Participate in training and professional development to stay current with best practices in employment services
• Collaborate with internal teams and external community partners (Community Mental Health and Work and Income NZ) to provide holistic support to clients

What we're looking for

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport with diverse client groups
• Excellent motivational and coaching abilities to inspire clients to achieve their employment goals
• Knowledge of the local Kaikohe and Northland employment market and employer networks
• Experience working with job seekers from disadvantaged backgrounds or those facing employment barriers
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications
• A genuine commitment to supporting whānau and community-centred values
• Cultural competency and understanding of te ao Māori principles and practices
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Valid driver's licence and own vehicle to get to work
• Experience working with sufferers of mental health and addictions
• Relevant qualifications in employment services, social work, psychology or related fields are advantageous

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum qualification - Level 4 Mental Health and Wellbeing (The successful applicant may be eligible to work and study to complete and achieve this minimum qualification

• Relevant experience in mental health and supporting others

• Experience in health coaching or a similar role, with a proven track record of helping clients achieve their goals

• Full driver's licence (Planning to get a Full driver's licence is not a Full Driver's licence)

• You might have been working as a Community Support Worker

• Basic te reo an advantage

• A passion for helping others and a commitment to empowering individuals to find work

• A team player who collaborates and can work independently

• The successful candidate must undergo a Police check

• An application for employment and health questionnaire will also be part of the process

Apply now

If you are passionate about helping those vulnerable members in our communities who are often misunderstood, judged, and downright neglected, and would find no greater joy than to support them into employment because you are courageous, driven, highly organised, and ready to bat unceasingly for our mental health and addiction clients, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV, cover letter and contact details through the SEEK website.