Posted: 08/10/2024
Closing Date: 08/11/2024
Job Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Greymouth
Job Category: Community Services and Development
About Us
Pact is a major provider of community, vocational and residential based intellectual disability, mental health and addictions services across Southland, Otago, West Coast and the Lower North Island. Our team of passionate staff journey alongside individuals to support them in setting and achieving their goals.
We are looking for someone with a passion for supporting people with high and complex needs to lead fulfilling lives in the community. Our services provide a safe and positive environment where our clients are assisted to achieve maximum independence.
Pact is currently looking for a part time (20 hours per week) Community Support Worker to work in our mental health service in the West Coast.
The Role
Pact is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person to work alongside those with alcohol and drug addictions. As an early intervention AoD support worker, you will work alongside our clients to assist them in implementing plans to address their addiction issues. While support work experience is an advantage, we provide all the training you need, so it is not essential.
If you have a positive attitude, enjoy supporting people in your personal life, have a natural way about you, are innovative and can think on your feet, and you're willing to learn and grow not only yourself but the people around you, apply now!
Key Responsibilities:
Experience working in the area of recovery from addictions (alcohol and other drugs)
Assistance with an educational environment
Excellent communication and networking skills
Ensure client processes are accurately documented
Add to the team's culture by showing positivity and patience
Celebrate clients' goals
Build and sustain working relationships with clients, staff, and external agencies
Hours of work at present are: 40 hours per fortnight
Desired Skills and Experience
A level 4 or other relevant qualification in mental health is desirable but not essential. There is an expectation that you will be willing to start working towards obtaining a level 4 mental health qualification after your first year of employment.
A full driver's licence and computer skills are essential.
If on a work visa, this must be valid for at least twelve months.
If shortlisted, you must be available for an interview in the West Coast.
Please do not apply unless you already have the right to work in New Zealand. We are unable to help with visa sponsorship.
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