Job Opportunities in New Zealand
October 8, 2024
The Pact Group
Greymouth
OTHER & PART TIME
Community Support Worker - AOD
Posted:
08/10/2024
08/10/2024
Closing Date:
08/11/2024
08/11/2024
Job Type:
Permanent - Part Time
Permanent - Part Time
Location:
Greymouth
Greymouth
Job Category:
Community Services and Development
Community Services and Development
About Us
Pact is a major provider of community, vocational and residential based intellectual disability, mental health and addictions services across Southland, Otago, West Coast and the Lower North Island. Our team of passionate staff journey alongside individuals to support them in setting and achieving their goals.
We are looking for someone with a passion for supporting people with a high and complex needs to lead fulfilling lives in the community.
Our services provide a safe and positive environment where our clients are assisted to achieve maximum independence.
Pact is a major provider of community, vocational and residential based intellectual disability, mental health and addictions services across Southland, Otago, West Coast and the Lower North Island. Our team of passionate staff journey alongside individuals to support them in setting and achieving their goals.
We are looking for someone with a passion for supporting people with a high and complex needs to lead fulfilling lives in the community.
Our services provide a safe and positive environment where our clients are assisted to achieve maximum independence.
Job Description
Pact is currently looking for a part time (20 hours per week) Community Support Worker to work in our mental health service in the West Coast.
The Role
Pact is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person to work alongside those with alcohol and drug addictions. As an early intervention Ao D support worker you will work alongside our clients to assist them in implementing plans to address their addiction issues, while support work is an advantage we provide all the training you need so is not essential.
If you have a positive attitude, enjoy supporting people in your personal life, have a natural way about you, are innovative and can think on your feet and you’re willing to learn and grow not only yourself but the people around you, apply now!
Key Responsibilities:
The Role
Pact is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person to work alongside those with alcohol and drug addictions. As an early intervention Ao D support worker you will work alongside our clients to assist them in implementing plans to address their addiction issues, while support work is an advantage we provide all the training you need so is not essential.
If you have a positive attitude, enjoy supporting people in your personal life, have a natural way about you, are innovative and can think on your feet and you’re willing to learn and grow not only yourself but the people around you, apply now!
Key Responsibilities:
- Have experience working in the area of recovery from addictions (alcohol and other drugs)
- Assistance with an educational environment
- Excellent communication and networking skills
- Ensure client processes are accurately documented
- Adding to the team's culture by showing positivity and patience
- Celebrating clients' goals
- Ability to build and sustain working relationships with clients, staff and external agencies
Desired Skills and Experience
A level 4 or other relevant qualification in mental health is also desirable but not essential. Otherwise, there is an expectation that you will be willing to start working towards obtaining a level 4 mental health qualification after your first year of employment.
- A full driver's licence and computer skills are essential.
- If on a work visa, this must be valid for at least twelve months.
- If shortlisted, you must be available for an interview in the West Coast.
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