Sustaining Tenancies Clinician Fixed Term – (Parental Leave cover) Comcare assists people with mental health or addiction issues to live well in the Canterbury community. Our Housing Service Delivery teams provide a range of housing-related assistance for those who are vulnerable to homelessness and housing loss, particularly those experiencing mental illness and/or addiction issues. Our Services have been developed with the belief good housing is crucial to the maintenance of wellbeing and mental health and can be a key factor in recovery. Due to parental leave cover required, we have a fixed term vacancy for a Sustaining Tenancies Clinician who will fulfil a specialist role in assisting people who are struggling to maintain a tenancy by providing practical assistance around such things as arranging environmental cleans, facilitating access to primary and secondary health care, improving the relationship with the landlord and creating individualised support plans with the aim of creating positive sustainable change in their lives and living arrangements. The successful applicant will have a tertiary qualification in a mental health related occupation such as Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Nursing, with proven mentorship and support work experience. We would require the successful applicant to act as one of Comcare's Child Protection officers. You will need the ability to make well considered decisionsa positive outlook and a passion to help othersto understand the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and demonstrate this in practiceexperience in service brokerage and support planninggreat communication skillsa full driver's licenceIn return Comcare provides a supportive and positive culture that is committed to the ongoing development of its workforce. "Ko te whakaora, he hikoi whakamarama. Mana ano tona ake ara whakaora e whakarau" "A journey of discovery where an individual leads their own unique process of moving forwards" Applications close 3pm on Wednesday 13 November 2024. Please note, this role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found. The Job Description and Comcare Application Form can be found in Comcare's website by copying and pasting the following link into your browser;? and clicking on the relevant links.? Only job applications that include a completed Comcare Application form will be considered.? If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment Team on?(email protected)