About the roleYou will support a small multidisciplinary team through leading the re-development and delivery of our alternative education curriculum focusing on vocation and wellbeing, whilst also prioritising strengthening the mental health of rangatahi participating in our programme and their whanau. Our intention at YouthGrow is to ensure the delivery of an engaging, safe and effective youth development and educational programme, which you and the team will achieve alongside our YouthGrow Manager.Hours: This is a permanent 32 hour per week Monday – Friday position based at our Centennial Avenue YouthGrow site. Key Tasks Include Supporting and maintaining the re-development and delivery of our alternative education programme Undertaking initial assessments and completing rangatahi focused Collaborative Action Plans Leading the multidisciplinary team to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes for rangatahi Networking with and working alongside agencies who are also supporting rangatahi and their whanau Supporting rangatahi with growing their skills for life, and to be work ready Complete NZQA assessments (training provided to achieve this) About You We would love you to: Work from strength-based framework and bring a mana-enhancing approach to your mahi. Demonstrate ability to provide leadership and support in a positive and effective manner. Understand the alternative education landscape. Have a passion for, and skills in, assisting rangatahi to navigate the challenges they may have experienced due to mental health, substance use, offending, and /or care and protection factors. Have experience in skillful group facilitation, but also individual and whanau mahi. Have resilience, relational skills, embrace diversity and have a great sense of humour. Enjoy the outdoors and being active Have a Level 5 qualification, or equivalent qualification and experience in youth, mental health or social work. Hold a full driver's license and can drive a van! About UsFamily Works is a service within Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) that works to ensure every person is valued and grows in a safe and strong community. PSO is a Charitable Trust established in 1906, and is a leading provider of aged care, retirement living and social services to the people of Otago and the wider South Island. With over 800 staff and 500 volunteers, we operate a highly regarded network of 9 care homes across Otago and we provide many other community-based social support programmes.
