Support Worker – Youth Residential – Part Time

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24 hrs per week, Thurs, Fri, Sat with some evening work, Minimum Level 4 Certificate in Health or related field and full drivers licence required

Summary about this job

Psychology, Counselling & Social Work

Company: Odyssey House Trust

Location: Auckland

Work type: Part Time

Salary: n\a

Phone: +64-3-451-1165

Fax: +64-3-932-9724

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Detail information about job Support Worker – Youth Residential – Part Time. Terms and conditions vacancy

The Odyssey Youth Programme is for young people aged 13 to 17 years, who have alcohol, drug or gambling addiction issues.  Some also have mental health needs, care and protection or youth justice issues.

We are now seeking a skilled and caring part time Support Worker to work 24 hours per week on a rostered basis. Initially, the predominant rostered days of work we are looking to fill will be on a Thursday, Friday and Saturday with the scheduled hours of work including some evening work. 

We provide a residential programme based in Mt Albert that includes a therapeutic community environment; evidence based interventions, a structured daily routine and education with NCEA credits. Youth Support Workers support Youth Practitioners to provide therapeutic interventions with young people and their families.

The ideal applicant will have:

  • Minimum qualification required is a Level 4 Certificate in Health or related field
  • Previous Support or Youth Worker experience
  • A passion to work with young people and their families
  • Excellent engagement, communication and motivational skills
  • Networking, problem-solving and organisational skills
  • Knowledge of youth development and of addiction issues
  • Social and cultural awareness, in particular Maori, Pacifica and other cultures
  • Commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi
  • A willingness to embrace the therapeutic community mode and participate fully in all Youth cultural activities
  • A full, clean Driver Licence

Police and MSD clearance checks will be required for this role. Odyssey is an equal opportunity employer, and is a smoke-free organisation.

All applicants should include a CV, cover letter and complete the online application form. For all enquiries please contact Jared Johanson on 09 2815653.

Closing date: Wednesday 25th July 2018 @ 4.00pm

Applications Close: 25-July-2018

For a copy of the Job Description visit https://www.qjumpers.co.nz/42180/desc/

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