Case Manager - Christchurch Women's PrisonCommunity Development (Community Services & Development)Full timeThe salary is $68,456 - $73,447 per annum. 'Kotahi ano te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' - 'There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people.Nga kawenga | About the roleChristchurch Women's Prison (CWP) is currently looking for a Case Manager to join their dedicated and supportive team!As a Case Manager at CWP, you will provide specialist, end-to-end management of women serving sentences as they work through programmes aimed at addressing rehabilitation and reintegration needs. The role includes all facets of case management from initial assessment, needs identification, case planning, and partnering with external agencies and the whanau of those in our care to support rehabilitation.Case Managers lead rehabilitation and reintegration by using a person-centric approach. By focusing on the wellbeing of the person, you will help reduce the chances of them returning to past behaviour and help them to make better choices for the future.At CWP, we've been working hard to better serve the unique needs of women. Our Women's Strategy, Wahine: E Rere Ana Ki te Pae Hou, sets the stage for a gender-specific, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach. Additionally, CWP plays a pivotal role in our Maori pathways program, Te Mana Wahine, providing a comprehensive kaupapa Maori experience. Join us as we embark on a journey that positively impacts the women on site and our dedicated staff.This is a full-time, permanent position, working Monday - Friday.Central to your success as a Case Manager is the ability to exercise sound professional judgement ensuring that a person's needs are appropriately identified, and the most appropriate treatment and programmes are matched to meet these needs.We are looking for people who:Have experience in case management and/or rehabilitation and reintegration practices.Are comfortable engaging with pregnant women, mothers with babies, and their families.Strong written skills including the ability to prepare written reports.Effective relationship building and communication skills.An ability to motivate and support people to make positive changes.Can operate effectively in a Maori cultural setting and have an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (or a willingness to learn).Can operate with high levels of integrity.Have a full, clean New Zealand driver licence.A background or qualification in rehabilitative services, psychology, social work, or another related field is desirable, but not essential.The starting salary for this position starts at $68,456 - $73,447 per annum. Once in the role there will be opportunities to increase your salary over time up to $88,648 per annum.Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whanau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi.It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whanau.To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.Applications close Tuesday 13th August 2024. #J-18808-Ljbffr
