Youth Coach Swat Job in Auckland Recruiting by Youth Horizons

Tena koutou katoa, Malo ni, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Kia orana, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Talofa, Ni sa bula vinaka, Noa'ia, Mauri, Tena koutou katoa and warm Pacific Greetings.E nga reo, e nga mana, huri noa I te motu, tena koutou katoa. He turanga tenei e watea ana ki roto o Kia Puawai Join our Kia Puawai whanau in making a positive difference in the lives of young people in our community! About Kia Puawai We are a non-profit tangata Tiriti organisation which specialises in providing therapeutic services for tamariki, rangatahi and whanau who have complex behaviour and/or mental health needs. Our innovative approach combines Western evidence-based models with matauranga Maori and Pasifika knowledge. We work in a trauma informed way that acknowledges the impacts of colonisation for tangata whenua and indigenous peoples of Te Moana Nui a Kiwa, including how and why members of these communities may require our services. Our organisational tikanga: aroha, manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and wairuatanga help us to define what best practice is for working with tangata whenua in Aotearoa. As a tangata Tiriti organisation, we are committed to upholding our obligations to He Whakaputanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We strive to deliver equitable outcomes through the designing and delivery of effective and appropriate services for tangata whenua and Pasifika. Our national office is in Tamaki Makaurau, and we have over 250 staff and caregivers supporting young people and their whanau across Te Taitokerau, greater Tamaki, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawkes Bay, and the lower areas of Te Ika o Maui and Te Wai Pounamu. To find out more about Kia Puawai, visit www.kiapuawai.org.nz About the role | Mo tenei turanga mahi We are looking for a Youth Coach for our Youth Service in New Lynn! You will focus on supporting young people and young parents who are receiving government financial assistance referred to the service by the Ministry of Social Development. This is a Full-time role, working 40 hours, with flexibility to meet the needs of our clients. This is an office-based and community role, responsible for supporting at-risk youth and young parents aged 16-20 years. Completing needs assessments to identify current circumstances and determine if the young person and/or their child require other services and/or interventions. Providing information, guidance and support to young people and their families/whanau in order to raise aspirations and assist the young person into work, training or further education opportunities. Developing a pathway plan with the young person that includes goals to improve young person's skills with a focus on increasing employability and enhancing social participation and engagement. Planning and prioritising intermediary goals, or action steps, to advance the overall progress of the young person. Supporting with applications to further assistance/support. Keeping meticulous records of all aspects of engagements with young people. Implementing motivational strategies and strength-based approaches in order to maintain the young person's engagement with the service and chosen activity. Facilitating young person's access to the range of other services necessary to ensure the best result for the young person, as they move towards independence. Facilitation of Budgeting & Parenting Programmes. What we offer | Nga ahuatanga kei a matou Comprehensive training in the evidence-based model Flexible working environment Career progression and professional development opportunities in both Western and indigenous knowledge bases. 24/7 senior leadership support, practice support from a team of professionals with a wide range of experience A comprehensive orientation and induction programme, including noho marae. Paid birthday leave At Kia Puawai, we are currently trialling something very special: we are proud to be undertaking a 4 Day working week trial. The 4DWW will see our kaimahi retain 100 percent of their pay, while working 80 percent (or close to) of the time and still delivering 100 percent on the great mahi we do. Employee Assistance Programme Employee Assistance Programme About You | Mou To be considered for this role, you will need: Proven experience achieving positive outcomes working with youth, family/whanau. Ability to build strong relationships with peers and stakeholders Have a full and clean New Zealand driver's licence Be willing to undergo Ministry of Social Development (MSD) check and police vetting High level of resilience. Have the willingness and ability to uphold the mana of our organisation by embracing tikanga Maori as part of best practice. Have a strong sense of whanau values. A passion for helping young people strengthen and build on their character by developing sustainable life skills. Knowledge and understanding about the impacts of colonisation for tangata whenua, and for Aotearoa New Zealand. Ability and willingness to work with tangata whenua in a way that upholds our organisational commitments and obligations to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Facilitation experience or confidence to deliver programmes. Full and clean New Zealand driver's licence. Closing date | Ra Katinga: 5 April 2024. Please note that we review applications as we receive these and we can remove the advert before the closing date if we find a suitable candidate. Please note the official title of the role is Youth Coach. Position Description:please request a position description from ****** Contact: If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Kanorkwan on ****** Nga mihi Nui, Kia manuia, Vinaka vakalevu, Kia monuina, Faka'apa'apa atu, Ia manuia, Fakafetai, Fakafetai lasi Mena e ngakaunui ana koe ki tenei mahi, whakapamai mo ngetehi atu korero ki raro nei. We welcome and encourage diversity and inclusion in our workforce and adhere to best practice equal employment opportunity principles in all aspects of our recruitment and our ways of working