Out of gate Reintegration Peer Support Specialist WANTED
Are you up for a challenge? Wanting to make a 'real' difference?
About Us
Te Hā Oranga is a Māori Health Provider that delivers a diverse range of Primary Health Care services. Our Organisation is committed to Kaupapa Māori Tikanga and Principals.
We are a person-centred organisation who truly cares about our staff and the whānau we work with. We are offering competitive pay rates and professional development opportunities.
We are looking for a number of Out of Gate Reintegration Peer Support Specialists who are looking for a career opportunity that is challenging and exciting.
About the role
In this role you will be providing one on one and group support for those who are preparing for release from prisons throughout the Auckland region. You will work both in the prison and in the community to support Whaiora and their transition.
You may also support group facilitation within our prison programmes so you will need to successfully be approved to enter the prison.
We are looking for people who
align with our values and are passionate about our kaupapa
genuinely embrace our commitment to Maori and Pasifika
have a commitment to respecting the rights and supporting those who have served time in prison
To be considered for this role it is essential you
have a qualification in Hauora – minimum Level 4 Mental Health and Addictions – or working towards
be a registered peer support worker, preferably with DAPAANZ - or working towards
be eligible to work in New Zealand
have proven mental health or addictions experience and skills in whānau centred approaches and interventions appropriate to manage and treat mild to moderate mental health or addiction issues
are able to demonstrate knowledge and ability to undertake and manage a case load as an effective keyworker
must have a clean criminal record.
and preferable you
have facilitation experience and skills
understand and effectively use Māori health models (e.g. Te Whare Tapa Wha) in treatment
have experience in working with people with addiction issues and/or have some addiction-specific training
display excellent cultural competency and specific knowledge of models and frameworks specific to Māori and Pacifika participants
Please apply via SEEK