Community Support Worker - Forensics Community Team, Te Whatu Ora - Waitemata
Permanent Role
Full time (40 hrs per week)
Based in Point Chevalier
Annual salary range: $72,074 - $86,719
About Us
The Forensic Community Reintegration Service (FCRS) is part of the Regional Forensic Psychiatric Service, and is responsible for providing transitional and follow-up support to people who are moving or have moved on from one of the Mason Clinic to the community. In addition to this, the service follows up and provides clinical care for service users who reside in accommodation run by four non-government organisations (NGO) including Kaupapa Maori and Pasifika providers.
This accommodation is located throughout Auckland. Our team, including our NGO partners, all have a common goal - helping people realise their potential with the aim of supporting service users to live their best life as independently as possible.
The Role
Our service currently operates Monday through to Friday, with weekend on-call, and provides intensive rehabilitation services to clients with a mix of Forensic Mental Health diagnoses, alcohol/drug addictions, and physical health issues. The clients of this service are encouraged to lead their own recovery by identifying opportunities to be involved with and to contribute to the community, to work towards building community support networks, including their family/whanau and other significant people.
All clients are supported to achieve the maximum level of independence and to lead the life they want to lead. We work to foster hope, identify strengths, and develop resilience. We recognise that these are key components to the approach taken to support clients and their family/whanau with their recovery.
About You
National Mental Health Certificate Level 4/5 or higher level of mental health support work (or equivalent) is preferred
Previous experience in Forensic Mental Health Services
Demonstrated commitment to recovery values
Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
Must have a clean and current full New Zealand driver license
Demonstrated commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi and culturally safe practice
Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand
What We Offer
Safe and supportive work environment where employees are valued
A team that is committed to supporting professional development
Join a great team of people who care about supporting and making a difference in the community
You'll be rewarded by helping people to reach their goals.
To be considered, please visit our website at www.wdhbcareers.co.nz, quoting reference number WDHB17142D. For more information about the position, please contact Simon Portelli, Team Leader, on (09) 815 5846. For more information about our recruitment process, please contact Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant via email.
Closing Date: 8 November 2024Position Number: WDHB17142D
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