Job Category: Community Services and Development,Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical,Voluntary, Charity & Social Work
About the New Zealand Red Cross New Zealand Red Cross is a National Society member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the world's largest humanitarian organisation. Our organisation has over 8,000 members and staff who contribute to the Red Cross's mission of improving the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity and increasing community resilience. More information can be found at www.redcross.org.nz .
We are guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. We help people and communities in New Zealand, the Pacific and around the world in times of need and support them in strengthening their resilience.
Starting with the hiring process, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We encourage all qualified persons who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply.
Why work with us? Be part of a team that shares your passion. Our organisation is made up of diverse and dedicated individuals. We value our employees as much as we value their work. Diversity, inclusion and belonging We strive to provide an environment where all staff and volunteers can thrive and have a sense of belonging- at a systemic, procedural, and individual level. We are committed to represent the communities we serve and to increase diversity throughout our people and leadership.
We know that a diverse and inclusive team helps us meet the needs of our clients and we welcome candidates from every ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, age and those with a disability or who have additional mental health needs. It is important to us that people are free to be themselves at work. Both paid, volunteer and community experience shape the skills and knowledge you bring to your application, so please share this within your application.
Work that benefits you Creating a flexible and healthy work environment for our teams is important to us. We offer a wide range of in person and virtual roles to suit different operational needs, for casual and / or short-term contracts to full-time, permanent positions. Our benefits differ based on contract type and job level.
Work / life balance We want our team to flourish in their roles at work—and in the many other roles in their lives. Offering flexible virtual/hybrid work for some roles allows our staff to balance their personal and professional priorities. In addition to a competitive salary package we offer, career development, annual flu vaccination, discounts on Southern Cross health insurance, five weeks annual leave.
Here are some ways we encourage this:
Green Team – sustainability network bringing together diverse knowledge to strength the sustainability of New Zealand Red Cross and the people we serve. The option to explore flexible working that suits your needs and ours. Psychologist/Counsellor Wellington - Permanent Full -Time (37.5 hours per week). The Psychotherapist focuses on direct clinical work with former refugees. They provide clinical and needs assessment, support, counselling, therapy and referral to specialist health providers as well as advocacy, in conjunction with a range of national and local government agencies. The Counsellor/Psychotherapist may also provide some consultation, liaison, training and support to other agencies that have refugee clients.
In this role you will:
Screen clients to determine their eligibility for RTR services; Assess clients for the type and urgency of the service required; Provide clients with culturally appropriate, goal-focused therapeutic interventions; Provide care co-ordination, ensuring clients are involved fully in decision-making related to their care; Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure full access to rights, services and resources; Encourage refugee communities to initiate self-care programmes; Provide specialised knowledge and advice at care consultation meetings and into individual case discussions; Provide specialist supervision and clinical advice to community and generic health services; Co-facilitate therapeutic groups with clinical staff of other agencies. To be successful you will have:
A sound understanding of the refugee settlement process; Knowledge of trauma processes, grief and loss issues, mental health disorders and issues including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, and somatisation of symptoms; Understanding of New Zealand health and welfare structures and legal frameworks (e.g., Privacy Act, Health Privacy Code, Health and Disability Commissioner Act, etc) and their implications for health agencies; Experience in a role or roles where all or most of the following skills have been successfully demonstrated; A qualification, or a qualification and work experience, that meets the Psychotherapists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand's registration criteria; Registration with the Psychotherapists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand; Ability to work cross-culturally, including rapport building with clients of different ethnic backgrounds; Excellent networking and advocacy skills particularly with mainstream service providers: government and non-government agencies such as DHBs, Work and Income and Housing NZ; Competent to work with children and young people as well as adults; Ability to deliver couple/family/group interventions. Click below to download the job description and to apply for this position please click the 'Apply Now' button to be taken to the New Zealand Red Cross Careers page. If you are already viewing this via the New Zealand Red Cross Careers page, please click the active job description link below.
All applications MUST be submitted online which requires uploading the below details A recent copy of CV/Resume Passport Right to Work ( If Not NZ Citizen) You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this job,Applicationsclose at 05:00 Pmon 15/04/2024 If you wish to discuss this opportunity or for further information, please contact Ben Meatesat ******o please register your interest early.
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