Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development) $57,824.00 per year (Pro-rata "Living Wage")Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities? Are you vibrant, motivated, and skilled at creating meaningful learning opportunities? If so, this is your chance to join a team that transforms lives through community engagement, personal growth, and unforgettable experiences.At NorthAble, we put people – both our teams and our clients – at the heart of everything we do. Join us in delivering our daily LYNKZ program, an initiative that enhances the well-being, relationships, and life skills of individuals with disabilities.About the RoleAs a LYNKZ Facilitator, you will:Lead and Inspire: Manage and deliver engaging activity programs that foster growth, inclusion, and joy for people with physical, sensory, and learning disabilities.Support Individual Goals: Conduct assessments, develop personalised goal plans, and celebrate progress.Promote Community Connection: Build relationships with stakeholders and create opportunities for meaningful community participation.Facilitate Events and Trips: Organise and oversee events, from local outings to overnight trips, ensuring accessibility and safety for all participants.Create a Culture of Belonging: Uphold Tikanga Maori and foster an environment that respects diverse cultural and personal values.What We're Looking ForWe're seeking someone who:Has experience working with disabled or vulnerable people.Demonstrates excellent facilitation, planning, and time management skills.Communicates effectively across diverse disciplines and cultures.Has knowledge of the Enabling Good Lives philosophy, NZ Disability Strategy, Treaty of Waitangi, and UN Rights of Persons with Disabilities.Brings creativity, enthusiasm, and adaptability to a dynamic environment.Skills & Attributes:Desirable: Familiarity with Whangarei's services and activities.Essential: Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).Essential: A full driver's license, including the ability to drive a 12-seater manual van.Desirable: We strongly encourage applicants with lived experience of disability to apply.Location: Based in Whangarei.Hours: Part-time (25 Hours), Monday to Friday, with occasional after-hours or extended days (time in lieu provided).Why Join Us?At NorthAble, we believe in creating a workplace that celebrates individuality and inclusion. This role offers you the chance to work alongside a passionate team and make a real, lasting impact on people's lives.How to ApplyApplications close December 29, 2024, but we will be recruiting as applications come in – so don't wait to apply!Bring your skills, energy, and heart to NorthAble and help us create brighter futures. Apply now!Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand? Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.
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