Residential Support Worker - Women's only ProgrammeThe Higher Ground Drug Rehabilitation Trust was established in Auckland in 1984 as a Charitable Trust and is overseen by a Board of Trustees.
Higher Ground provides quality abstinence-based treatment, within a therapeutic community for the severely dependent.
We provide rehabilitation programmes that are based on 12 Step recovery principles.Based in Te Atatu Peninsula, this is an exciting opportunity to join Higher Ground's programme for pregnant women and new mothers.
The role of Support Worker is to facilitate daily running of the whare, supporting wahine with time management, work duties, and caring for pepi.
Tasks may include meal preparation and cleaning.
Shifts available Saturday & Sunday 7.30am – 4.30pm.This position is responsible for:Supporting the wahine to uphold Kaupapa & interact with residents and their children in a supportive manner.Ensuring safety and security of clients, staff, and visitors.Participating and engaging with team members during shift handovers to ensure vital information is passed on.Ensuring continuity and consistency of guidelines and program rules to maintain a well-functioning Therapeutic Community.Providing support to case managers and others by reporting shift observations and following clinical directives.Providing transport for health appointments and daycare as required.Alongside mountains of empathy with a few peaks of resilience and firmness, you must have a sense of fun, team spirit, and openness to create a fine balance of positivity and realism.Experience and Knowledge required:Full NZ driver's licence and comfortable driving a van.Understanding of the 12 step programme.Lived experience of AOD or experience helping mothers through their AOD journey.Commitment to te reo Maori (me ona Tikanga) and a hands-on Whanau approach to treatment.Knowledge of Te Tiriti O Waitangi and practical ways to implement it within your work.Relevant childcare experience or a passion for childcare needed.Able and comfortable to support children from birth to age 3.Ability to establish rapport with individual clients and relate to their families/whanau.Ability to engage with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.Ability to manage (de-escalate) crisis situations and challenging behaviours.Be reliable and have strong boundaries.A knowledge of the Therapeutic Community (TC) and Trauma-informed Practice is preferable.Proficient user of computer applications.The ability to record objective and factual case notes.The successful candidate will also need to have a Level 4 Peer Support Worker Certificate or equivalent qualification or be willing to study.What's in it for you?Career Development and Training.Internal Supervision.11 days sick leave per annum from the beginning of employment.Candidates with a personal history of alcohol and other drug dependence are required to have a minimum of two years abstinence.
Higher Ground is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke-free organisation.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Please also note that Police clearance checks will be required for this role.Please send your cover letter and CV by email to Carlene Clarke, HR Manager: ****** online for this role or contact Carlene Clarke for more information.
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