Tihore Mai I Uta Tihore Mai I Tai: School-based Early Intervention Mental Health ServiceMental Health & Addiction Service Based within the Otumoetai Kahui Ako Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
He Korero mo te turanga - About the Role Tihore Mai I Uta Tihore Mai I Tai school-based mental health service is an innovative approach to providing accessible mental health services to Tamariki and whanau in Years 1-8 in schools/kura across the Bay of Plenty.
A team of registered mental health professionals deliver individual, whanau and group-based interventions within schools/kura in a Kahui Ako (a group of schools usually in a geographical area, working together).
The team is now expanding to include School Based Mental Health Support Worker roles which will work alongside clinicians to deliver interventions and bridge the gap between schools/kura, whanau and community. This role may suit a person who is currently training in or already working in the education, social or health services fields in a support role.
The team works alongside Education's Learning Support Delivery model in which the identified learning needs of Tamariki are met through a collaborative approach together with iwi and hapu-based providers, community organisations and government agencies.
If you would like to work in an area where you can be an integral part of developing a new way of working alongside our committed and passionate team, please get in touch.
This is a permanent, full-time position and is based within the Otumoetai Kahui Ako.
He Korero mou - About You The successful candidate will have:
Experience working within schools/kura ORExperience working with children/tamariki ORExperience working with whanauKnowledge of the particular community in which the role is basedCultural competency and/or awareness of the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communitiesFlexible "whatever it takes" personality and work ethicMe pehea te tuku tono - How to Apply You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click "APPLY NOW." For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal.
Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty commitment to child protection, you will be subject to 'safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.
Job DetailsReference005004449
LocationTauranga
Work TypePermanent Full Time
FTE1
Closing Date16/11/2024
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