Community Support Worker - Wellbeing Coach Youth Mental Health

This is a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates in Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Outdoor Recreation looking to start their career in youth mental health, as well as experienced support workers who want to make a real difference. You’ll join a passionate team, receive ongoing training, and work in a role that provides practical support to empower young people and their whānau.

About the role

The Community Support Worker component of this role involves working across Youth Justice and Mental Health Services. Key aspects include facilitating individuals and groups of young people to engage across a range of life skills and experiential learning activities to improve well-being.

Mental Health Support Work

Providing community-based support (social, educational, cultural and physical activities) in accordance with their clinical plan goals

Facilitating smooth transitions for young people from one health service to another, or transition to whānau-supported independence

Working with clinical staff (ADL or Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) to identify the needs of each young person and monitor progress

Working with young people’s whānau to keep their young people safe and healthy

Working with young people and their families/whānau/caregivers to increase access to resources within their local communities

Facilitating young people to participate in a range of both group and individual activities of interest

Supported Bail/ Supervision with Activity

Supporting young people to remain in the community rather than experience a custodial remand/sentence

Developing a working relationship with the young person and their family/whānau/caregivers. This includes developing an Individual Plan for the young person and their whānau in collaboration with the Oranga Tamariki and assisting the young person with their motivation and adherence to that plan

Availability to work the occasional Saturdays and early starts (7am)/ later finishes (7pm)

The Wellbeing Coach component involves working alongside ADL’s clinical staff to enhance the psychological wellbeing of young people aged 12 to 24 years.  The hands on role is focused on:

Supporting young people and whānau waiting for the Thrive Te Pae Ora Service or transitioning into other internal or external services

Navigatingyoung people to appropriate community or other support, which would include online and digital resources

Directly support young people with mild needs and their whānau, and provide follow-up check-ins for the young person and/or their whānau via phone or telehealth.

Working alongside clinicians with young people with moderate needs and their whānau

Benefits and perks

Our team is like a family - for your hard work we have the following on offer for you!

5 weeks annual leave

Cultural support & supervision

1:1 internal supervision

Annual PD budget and PD leave

Annual Wellbeing Allowance

Flexible working hours policy

Full sick leave entitlement available at the start of employment

Comprehensive EAP programme

High-quality internal induction and ongoing training programme

Diverse work with the right amount of challenge

Prioritisation of safety

Investment in fit for purpose buildings and safe vehicles

Modern technology, devices, and systems

MacPac ProDeal

Skills and experience

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and committed to making a positive difference in their lives. To be successful in this role, you will bring:

+ A relevant qualification, with a Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4) or equivalent as a minimum requirement. A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Outdoor Recreation, or a related field would be advantageous.

+ We welcome applications from new graduates who are enthusiastic about beginning their career in youth wellbeing and support services.

+ Experience working with young people, or a demonstrated ability to build positive and effective relationships with rangatahi.

+ A sound understanding of mental health, wellbeing, and recovery-focused approaches.

+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with young people, whānau, colleagues and community partners.

+ Knowledge of, or a commitment to developing, Kaupapa Māori understanding and practice.

+ A willingness to actively participate in physical, recreational and outdoor activities alongside young people.

+ A current full New Zealand driver's licence.

About our organisation

We are a dynamic not-for-profit organisation providing therapeutic support to young people experiencing mental health and addiction challenges. Our purpose is to empower rangatahi, whānau and communities to live meaningful, valued and enriched lives through innovative, responsive and person-centred services.

We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi delivering culturally safe, inclusive and accessible services that meet the diverse needs of the people we support. Our teams are based across South Canterbury, Otago, Central Lakes and Southland, working collaboratively to make a positive difference in our communities.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their passion, expertise and commitment are the foundation of our success and enable us to create lasting outcomes for the young people and whānau we serve.

How to apply

If this sounds like you, then please click on the "Apply" button and follow the prompts.  Our application process also requires you to fill out an application form and email it to [email protected].  Both this and a detailed job description are available to download at:

https://www.adlnz.org.nz/about-us/our-team/current-adl-vacancies

For more information email [email protected].

Applications will be processed as they are received, please do not delay in sending in your application.

https://www.thriveservices.org.nz

https://www.adlnz.org.nz