Transition House Supervisor – Kaiwhakahaere Whare – Kaupapa RakatahiThe Methodist Mission – Invercargill, South IslandAbout Methodist Mission SouthernThe Methodist Mission is an innovative social justice agency based in Dunedin delivering services through Otago and Southland.We are looking for the right people to become members of our team of Transition House Supervisors based in Waihopai Invercargill to make a real difference in lives of youth and young mums.About the roleThe Kaiwhakahaere Whare - Kaupapa Rakatahi Supervisor provides safety and security for the residents of our Youth and Youth Mums Transition Houses. They role-model behaviour and support residents with daily tasks focused on encouragement to build independence. Supported by the Transition House Coordinator and Taituara a Hapori, the Kaiwhakahaere Whare – Kaupapa Rakatahi identifies opportunities to encourage residents to learn new life skills and resilience.This is a shift-based role which includes overnight and weekend work. We are looking for someone who is available on a casual as and when basis. Rosters will be agreed ahead of time and other shifts may be available on short notice.What's in it for you?Be provided with training in First Aid, Fire Warden and Mental Health First AidBe invited to participate in additional paid trainingBe supported by the Transition House Coordinator and Taituara a Hapori – Community Services SpecialistBe supported by a wellbeing employer providing:an Employee Assistance Programme (counselling)15 days sick leave a year with no waiting perioda minimum of 5 days tangihanga and bereavement leaveTo be successful in this role you will have:the ability to interact effectively and positively with a wide range of peopleExperience working with Maori youthGood time management, reliability and planning skillsComputer and technology abilitythe ability to communicate effectively with your team while working independentlyAn understanding of the importance of safety, security and professional boundariesthe ability to work with situations of conflict and crisis in a calm and orderly mannerExperience in youth work and/or overnight residential supervision is an advantage, but is not essential. Applicants will be shortlisted on their demonstrated ability to meet the person specification.As an employer who works with vulnerable people in our community, Methodist Mission Southern recommends staff are vaccinated.You can apply via our jobs portal on the Methodist Mission Southern website. Applicants must be resident and have the right to work in New Zealand.For any enquiries related to this role, please contact Anna Smith.
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