Employment Support Worker - Fixed Term - Part Time Role

About the role

As the Vocational & Employment Support Worker, you will enjoy a challenging role which requires building positive attitudes and self-esteem by removing barriers to employment and unlocking the potential of individuals to expand their employment horizons. You will support people with experience of mental illness or disability, to be involved in the community and reach their personal goals related to employment and/or training. You will work closely with individuals, whanau and clinicians and network with community services, and employers.

Key responsibilities

• Support people with experience of mental illness or disability to be involved in the community and reach their personal goals related to employment and/or training
• Build and maintain effective relationships with employers and people we partner
• Work closely with individuals, whanau and clinicians
• Network with community services and employers
• Remove barriers to employment and unlock the potential of individuals

About you

• Experience supporting people in employment
• Ability to network in the community and engage with employers
• A qualification in NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Mental Health & Addiction Support Strand Level 4), or be willing to work towards this, or a qualification in Supported Employment, Career Guidance, Social Science or a related discipline
• Strength-based practice
• Excellent communication, listening and group facilitation skills
• Innovation and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer, database and report writing skills
• A team player, willing to go above and beyond
• Must have a full clean driver's licence
• Able to work independently and as part of a supportive team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Client Management Systems would be an advantage
• An understanding of Te Reo and tikanga
• Must have full legal entitlement to work in NZ

Benefits

• Regular supervision
• Training opportunities
• Career development
• Modern spacious premises and supportive team culture

About us

Pou Whakaaro is an innovative, entrepreneurial service which sits at the cutting edge of values-based mental illness and disability services.

This is a 6-month fixed term contract, working 3 days per week (18hrs). Please note: interviews may be conducted as applications are received.