YOUTH SERVICE- TEAM LEADER, Dunedin Full time We are delighted to be seeking a full-time Team Leader to join our team based in Dunedin . To be successful in this role your personal values will align with those of Community Care Trust: Respect, Reliability, Transparency, and Responsiveness. About us… Community Care Trust's Vision is a world that truly values and celebrates diversity. We work in partnership with adults and youth across the South Island who need some support in their lives to achieve their goals. We work alongside people to ensure they live the life they want and achieve their dreams and aspirations as valued and contributing people within their community.
We have been providing support to people for a long time, but always bring a fresh and innovative approach to all that we do! Our team are an integral part of the magic, and bring a forward-thinking, collaborative approach with a strong desire to make a difference. This is support work – but probably not as you know it.
Our organisation has a strong commitment to safeguarding children and any employees will be vetted to a level appropriate to the role for which they have applied.
The role… As a Team Leader in our Youth Services you will be responsible for leading a team of youth workers working alongside rangatahi in our community with the overall objective of providing a safe and supportive environment for both staff and rangatahi we support. This environment will assist rangatahi to develop practical life skills including, household tasks, meeting education/vocational needs, cultural awareness, community activities and participation, building positive relationships with whanau and peers, and everyday problem solving and coping strategies.
CCT Youth Services in Dunedin include emergency housing, transitional housing, and Individual Care Response in a 24/7 supported environment, and community supports within the school, home, or community.
This is a full-time, salaried position, with usual hours of work being Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.00pm. You will also be included in the Youth Crisis Behaviour Support on-call roster. Occasionally, work is required outside of these hours, so a degree of flexibility is required.
Successful applicant will have: Experience working in youth, disability, or mental health services An understanding of trauma informed support A proactive and person-centered approach to supporting rangatahi Clear communication, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships and the ability to advocate and promote the voice of the young person at professional meetings Proficiency in report writing and using Microsoft Office Previous experience in leading a team Hold a full current NZ Driver License It would be beneficial to have: Tertiary qualification in a relevant field Good knowledge of the principles of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) HOW TO APPLY : We can fill you in about what makes us unique at an interview, or let us know if you have any questions by contacting one of the Human Resource team on and ask for Sandy or David.
The serious stuff… To work for us you must:
Hold a current First Aid Certificate (or be willing to complete one at our cost) Be eligible to work in New Zealand and have a valid visa with a minimum of 12 months until expiry Hold a FULL, clean New Zealand Driver License Applications close 5pm, Friday 12th April 2024. Please Note: Due to the fast-paced nature of our work, close dates mat be subject to change. Go ahead and apply now!
