Please contact Recruitment Management by Email at [email protected] for further information and / or to obtain a copy of the Position Description and Application Form. PLEASE DO NOT JUST UTILISE THE SEEK PROCESS IN APPLICATION FOR THIS ROLE - PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS & PROCESS AS LISTED HERE. Applications close at 12pm on Wednesday 6th NOVEMBER 2024. Please send your completed application form, letter of application, CV and references to Manager, START, PO Box 2074 Palmerston North, or email these to [email protected] About the business and the role START - Youth Service is contracted to the Ministry of Social Development to provide youth services that empower young peoples' positive engagement in education, training and fiscal support obligations.
We have available 1 (one) position (32 or 40 hours per week - this team has an option to work a four or five day work week). Full time - Permanent.
This is based in Palmerston North, and covers the wider Manawatu. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront and part of a vibrant youth service team providing a youth focused service that is dynamic, accessible and results targeted.
All applicants will need to have:
Experience in working with young people of high needsExperience in case management and managing a caseload of young people.A strong practical understanding of youth developmentAbility to work with Maori and Pacific Rangatahi; extensive networks within these community networks highly desirable.Good track record of being a team playerGood communication skills (written, verbal and computer literacy)A full driver's licenseePreferably, knowledge of local community networksYouth Service Case Workers will also need: Extensive relevant experience in youth development & youth work, as well as Experience within Work & Income Processes will also be an advantage.
Job tasks and responsibilities Promote and ensure the goals and objectives of START- Whana Tu Youth Services are represented and managed within the START- Whana Tu Youth Service case work team / unit of the organisation.
Actively participate within the receipt of professional advice and support that will allow growth of a high standard of service delivery in accordance with the accountabilities of the position descriptions.
In regards to the work within START Youth Service case work team, provide intensive case management duties as identified by the team leader:
Maintain client centered approach to engaging young people.Encourage positive connections to education, training and work based training.Encourage and if needed, instigate positive connections to family, whanau and community.Clients are supported using the principles of the Youth Development Strategy Aotearoa.Develop individualised action plans with each client in order to facilitate the achievement of compliance, milestones and success targets:
Clients participate in the development of their action plan and review.Clients' whanau / family are given the opportunity to participate, where appropriate.Clients are supported to identify and overcome barriers to engagement.Clients receiving Youth Payment (YP) Young Parent Payment (YPP) payments (Government Financial Assistance):
Provide access for clients eligible to receive YP/YPP payments.Navigate and submit applications on behalf of clients.Support young person to meet obligations.Work with Youth Services team leader to priorities' client and develop strategies to meet client needs, goals and actions.Providing guidance and assistance for Clients within the (NEET Not Engaged with Education, Employment and Training) Programme.
Exploration of Training and Employment opportunitiesNavigate and assist young people to plan access into Training and Employment opportunitiesWork with Youth Services team leader to priorities' client and develop strategies to meet client needs, goals and actions. Skills and experience Qualifications: A Level 4 Youth Qualification and / or relevant industry / sector experience (in particular work with Rangatahi / Youth at high risk)Current FULL driver's License (car)Physical Requirements: Good healthKnowledge: Knowledge of social work and social service systemsKnowledge of computer and common office electronic communication systemsUnderstanding of the YDSA (Youth Development Strategy of Aotearoa).Knowledge and understanding of the origins, nature and ethics of social work practices, policies and frameworksSkills: Team membership skills – the ability to work cooperatively within a small work teamGreat 'people skills' for building positive quality relationships with / and motivating young people into education, training and employment.Planning and prioritising the needs of your clientsGroup & Individual facilitation, consultation and verbal communication skillsAbility to work across a wide section of ethnic gender, age and community sectors, especially within Maori & Pacifica youth populationsGood time managementProficient in the use of computer and other office electronic systemsAbility in engaging and developing positive and healthy relationships with young people with high needs.Ability in implementing the YDSA (Youth Development Strategy of Aotearoa).Experience: Participating within a team environmentManaging heavy workloads especially in stressful situationsUsing creative and conceptual thinking processes to understand, describe and solve situations, issues and risksAnalysing situations and using logical, planned and systemic approaches in problem solvingAssisting young people within the setting of goals/targets and achieving themAnticipating situations/problems and acting to resolve these in order to achieve a good and timely resultDeveloping and maintaining professional relationships with colleagues / clients & external stakeholdersPersonal Attributes: Creative and innovativeSelf motivated, self directed and enthusiasticHealthy sense of humorPositive self imageEngenders confidence in othersFacilitator and problem solverEmpathises with team members and young peopleEmpowers positive change Application PROCESS Please contact the Management by Email [email protected] for further information and / or to obtain a copy of the Position Description and Application Form. PLEASE DO NOT JUST UTILISE THE SEEK PROCESS IN APPLICATION FOR THIS ROLE - PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS & PROCESS AS LISTED HERE. Applications close at 12pm on Wednesday 6th NOVEMBER 2024. Please send your completed application form, letter of application, CV and references to Manager, START, PO Box 2074 Palmerston North, or email these to [email protected]