Competitive Salary + KiwiSaver + Phone + Laptop Vehicle (with personal use across the North Island) + Fuel Credit Card + EAP Support + Flexible Working (for the right candidate, there may be an option to work from home one day a week) Join our team on a permanent, full-time basis Do you want a role where you can make a real difference to people with intellectual disabilities?
NAVIGATE CARE MANAGER Navigate is a Regional Intellectual Disability Supported Accommodation Service (RIDSAS).
We work with people with an intellectual disability who have complex behavioural needs and/or who have offended.
The Care Manager is legally entrusted with the compulsory care and rehabilitation of individual care recipients.
They are responsible for developing and implementing an individual's care and rehabilitation plan and for ensuring regular clinical reviews are undertaken.
Our RIDSAS services focus on the provision of intensive rehabilitative support to enable people we support to develop the skills they require to participate in and re-join their communities.
This role will work in partnership with a multi-disciplinary team of disability/health practitioners and other related professionals.
This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, with occasional on-call phone duty scheduled every 10 weeks.
What can we offer you?
A rewarding role that has the opportunity for you to make a difference.
To be part of a National organisation with opportunities for training and development.
We are a part of NZ Health Group, a large provider of healthcare services across New Zealand.
Supportive environment that encourages professional career progression and opportunities to grow your skills, knowledge, and experience.
An organisation that values and respects its staff and the amazing work they do.
Genuine support for achieving work-life balance whilst managing a busy workload.
Minimum Requirements: Tertiary qualification in a related Health field e.g., nursing, social work, occupational therapy, psychology.
Sound understanding of the responsibilities and requirements of the Intellectual Disability (Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation) Act 2003 (IDCCR Act).
Knowledge and understanding of the intellectual disability sector, Health & Safety legislation, and the Health and Disability Sector Standards.
Extensive experience supporting clients with complex behavior issues.
Proven expertise in client-centered planning.
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
Ability to develop working relationships with a wide range of family, community, professional and employee groups.
High levels of resilience, personal integrity, and judgement, with the ability to problem solve and respond effectively under pressure.
Extensive interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate staff/teams.
An understanding and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Hold a current driver's license and be able to drive an automatic vehicle.
This position will challenge you to give practical effect to your own philosophies and support real opportunities for people with disabilities.
It is an ideal opportunity for a dynamic individual to advance their career using flair and innovation.
So, if you are passionate about providing support to a wide range of people and think you would like a career with NZCL, then we would like to hear from you!
How to apply | Me pehea ki te tono Please apply via our website on the link below with your CV and a cover letter.
Only applications submitted through the website will be considered.
Only suitable candidates will be contacted for interview and applications will be reviewed as they are received, therefore resulting in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.
Applicants for this position must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit.
NZCL is committed to ensuring the good health and wellbeing of its staff and the people they support by operating a smoke-free environment.
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