Our purpose at Live for More is to empower rangatahi (young people) to find freedom from their troubled pasts and be inspired to live positive and fulfilling lives. Through our surf therapy programmes, we transform lives – one wave at a time.
Our clients are males, 17-25 years and are often trapped in lifestyles of addiction, mental health and antisocial behaviours. Many have been or are actively involved in the justice system.
Live for More builds strong rapport and healthy, lasting relationships with these rangatahi through our surf therapy programmes. Alongside surf therapy, we also provide intensive clinical counselling, practical life navigation skills, mentoring and cultural sessions. All of this is aimed to empower self-belief, confidence and a positive outlook. With a renewed understanding of life and purpose, as well as their identity, potential and culture, we see rangatahi finding freedom for themselves and their whanau.
About the role
The key purpose of this role is to provide clinical support to clients, both in 1-1 and group settings, supporting them to increase their overall wellbeing and empowering them to make positive changes to achieve their goals for a healthier life. This is a great opportunity for a person that is passionate about working with high-risk rangatahi – both in and out of an office setting – and wanting to make a difference in their lives.
You will be a person who can easily:
Engage, connect and build trusting relationships with high-risk rangatahi.
Work well within a team of passionate people.
Actively participate in our surf therapy programmes and other physical activities.
The role is based in Mount Maunganui and is a full-time position. You will be working as part of a team of nine permanent staff and several awesome volunteers. The duties include general case management of clients, 1-1 clinical sessions with clients, client assessment and risk management, clinical group facilitation, as well as active participation and facilitating regular physical activity and surf therapy programmes.
Skills & experience
Ideally, the candidate would be:
Competent with counselling/1-1 work with clients.
Confident in leading group therapy sessions.
Able to impart clinical knowledge to others in 1-1, group or educational settings.
Capable of forming lasting relationships and trust with vulnerable rangatahi.
Ideally, the candidate would have:
Current registration with a relevant professional body (i.e. NZAC, DAPAANZ, NZACC, etc.).
Understanding of Maori approaches to wellbeing, such as Te Whare Tapa Wha.
Understanding of AOD, mental health and the justice system.
Minimum of 3 years clinical practice.
Minimum of 1 year previous workplace experience within an AOD or MH organisation.
Experience working with high-risk rangatahi.
Experience leading clinical groupwork.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent time management and organisational skills.
Current full and clean New Zealand Driver's License.
Tasks & responsibilities
Case management of clients.
Scheduling, organising and delivering 1-1 clinical sessions with clients.
Completing full assessments with clients, including a risk assessment.
Managing and mitigating the risk of clients who are deemed high-risk.
Writing thorough, accurate and timely case notes in the Live for More CRM.
Liaising with relevant agencies regarding client support outside of Live for More.
Referring clients to other agencies as needed (residential rehab, Crisis Team, parenting courses) and supporting them to engage with the agencies.
Attending and participating in surf therapy programme days and other physical activities.
To thrive in this position, you will:
Be passionate about supporting rangatahi and have an ability to engage with a wide group of people.
Enjoy being physically active, outdoors and in the water.
Be naturally positive and encouraging.
Be self-motivated in developing clinical and professional practice.
Be focused on delivering high-quality care for clients and whanau.
Have an ability to work independently without direct supervision.
Be a team player who enjoys connecting with others at work.
Have an empathetic and non-judgmental attitude.
If this sounds like a bit of you or resonates with your wairua, please send a cover letter detailing who you are, where you are from, why you are applying for this job and what makes you perfect for this role, along with your CV to: ******.
For more information about Live for More, please visit www.liveformore.org.nz.
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