Published: 30 April, 2020
Key worker/Support worker
| Company | Male Room Inc |
| Location | Nelson, Nelson / Tasman |
| Listed | Fri 24 Apr, 7:10 pm |
| Type | Full time, Permanent |
Key Support Worker
Company Male Room Inc.
Location Nelson.
Listed
Type Full time, 2 year contract. With possibility of renewal
Male Room Inc. is a charity tasked with supporting homeless males and their whanau. We are currently recruiting for a Key Support Worker, working with homeless males, many of whom being Maori, within the Housing First Initiative. Housing First is a proven, internationally recognised approach to supporting people who are experiencing homelessness and have multiple, high and complex needs.
As part of a team you will assist people into housing of their choice and provide ongoing support as they establish themselves. You will continue to walk alongside people on their recovery journey as they build a sense of wellbeing and determine their futures, based on their own choices, and self-determined goals.
You will have a proven background and/or qualifications in supporting males with complex needs. Also needed are strong inter-personal skills, patience and empathy in building trusting relationships with the Housing First participants and their whanau.
As the Key Support Worker, you will respond to self-referrals, community referrals and other referral sources. The position will be based largely in the community, providing outreach as needed for people who are homeless in the Nelson/Tasman region, and will follow them through the steps of engagement into housing and their entry into support services. You will provide ongoing support to participants as they establish themselves into permanent housing.
You will be part of a team which includes a Team Leader, other specialist Key Workers, a Housing Specialist and Peer Support Workers. Together you will assist people into housing of their choice and provide ongoing support to participants.
You will have patience and empathy to build trusting relationships with the Housing First participants and their whanau.
Who do you report to?
While Housing First is a collaboration of local NGO’s you will be employed by the Male Room, who will provide overall employment management and supervision. On a day to day basis, you will liaise with the Team Leader of Housing First based at the Salvation Army.
This position is for the duration of the Housing First Collaboration (initially two years with the possibility of renewal).
You will need:
• to foster hope, identify strengths and develop resilience with the participants, recognising that these are key components of the approach to leading a more positive and independent life.
• A compassionate and caring personality
• Patience and common sense
• A strong problem-solving ability
• The ability to remain calm in challenging situations
• An understanding of and commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi.
A sense of humour
• A full NZ Drivers Licence
• Attention to detail as documentation is an important part of this role
What's in it for you?
A competitive pay rate.
Fixed days and hours of work. Mon – Fri 37.5 hrs per week
Support and coaching for new learning opportunities.
If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to take, apply now and email your CV and cover letter to Philip Chapman, Director, Male Room at pchapman@ts.co.nz
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Company Male Room Inc.
Location Nelson.
Listed
Type Full time, 2 year contract. With possibility of renewal
Male Room Inc. is a charity tasked with supporting homeless males and their whanau. We are currently recruiting for a Key Support Worker, working with homeless males, many of whom being Maori, within the Housing First Initiative. Housing First is a proven, internationally recognised approach to supporting people who are experiencing homelessness and have multiple, high and complex needs.
As part of a team you will assist people into housing of their choice and provide ongoing support as they establish themselves. You will continue to walk alongside people on their recovery journey as they build a sense of wellbeing and determine their futures, based on their own choices, and self-determined goals.
You will have a proven background and/or qualifications in supporting males with complex needs. Also needed are strong inter-personal skills, patience and empathy in building trusting relationships with the Housing First participants and their whanau.
As the Key Support Worker, you will respond to self-referrals, community referrals and other referral sources. The position will be based largely in the community, providing outreach as needed for people who are homeless in the Nelson/Tasman region, and will follow them through the steps of engagement into housing and their entry into support services. You will provide ongoing support to participants as they establish themselves into permanent housing.
You will be part of a team which includes a Team Leader, other specialist Key Workers, a Housing Specialist and Peer Support Workers. Together you will assist people into housing of their choice and provide ongoing support to participants.
You will have patience and empathy to build trusting relationships with the Housing First participants and their whanau.
Who do you report to?
While Housing First is a collaboration of local NGO’s you will be employed by the Male Room, who will provide overall employment management and supervision. On a day to day basis, you will liaise with the Team Leader of Housing First based at the Salvation Army.
This position is for the duration of the Housing First Collaboration (initially two years with the possibility of renewal).
You will need:
• to foster hope, identify strengths and develop resilience with the participants, recognising that these are key components of the approach to leading a more positive and independent life.
• A compassionate and caring personality
• Patience and common sense
• A strong problem-solving ability
• The ability to remain calm in challenging situations
• An understanding of and commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi.
A sense of humour
• A full NZ Drivers Licence
• Attention to detail as documentation is an important part of this role
What's in it for you?
A competitive pay rate.
Fixed days and hours of work. Mon – Fri 37.5 hrs per week
Support and coaching for new learning opportunities.
If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to take, apply now and email your CV and cover letter to Philip Chapman, Director, Male Room at pchapman@ts.co.nz
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.