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Job Offer: Social Worker – Rimutaka Prison:Maori Pacific JobsJob description:Job DescriptionSocial Worker – Rimutaka Prison»Vacancy Number: APA/1556178»Closing Date: 19th August 2021 »Job location: Wellington (Te Whanganui a Tara) »Recruitment Contact: – careers@corrections.govt.nz About the JobSocial Worker - Rimutaka Prison - Full or Part time» Contribute to enhancing the oranga of the t?ne in our management » New permanent function located at Rimutaka Prison and located in the High Dependency Unit » Join a values-located agency committed to advancing health equity for M?ori ‘Kotahi an? te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi’ - ?There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people. Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Corrections) Health Services lead the delivery of patient-focused primary health care services to tangata within corrections facilities across Aotearoa. H?kai Rangi, our over-arching strategic direction, places the focus on health at the heart of our business. Building our frameworks from a Matauranga M?ori basis is our focus to drive and support equity for M?ori, which in turn will contribute to achieving our results of reducing reoffending. M? te t?nga | About the function The High Dependency Unit (HDU) located at Rimutaka Prison is a nationally shared resource for older people in the management of Ara Poutama Aotearoa. The HDU accommodates up to 30 persons who have age-related or complex health and discapability needs. The Health Centre Manager has oversight of the HDU while the day-to-day running is managed by the adjunct Health Centre Manager. We are seeking for a highly skilled Social Worker to work with the men in our management who have health needs requiring specialised expertise. In this function you will streamline an integrated approach to admission and exit of people in our management, to and from the HDU. Your responsibilities in this function will include: » Working closely with Case Managers to ensure the reintegrative needs of each person are identified and addressed as required. » contact with and support the inclusion of whanau in the identification of clinical history, planning of care, visiting, and release planning. » Working with the people in care to facilitate Welfare Guardianship or Enduring Power of Attorney where appropriate » contact with residential care facilities where required to support the prosperous transition of people in our care into the community. » Work with men in the HDU by identifying their psychosocial, mental and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding the access of services to meet those needs. » Be responsible for fostering an environment and routines that support men in care to maximise their individuality, independence and dignity. This environment will provide men with the highest practical level of physical, mental and psychosocial well-being and quality of life Ng? p?kenga me ng? wheako | expertise and practice We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates who can demonstrate strong alignment to our kaupapa and our organisation values. The panel will look for evidence within your cover letter as to how you meet the following lead Requirements: » A Social Work qualification recognised by the Aotearoa NZ Association for Social Workers Registration Board; » Current registration and practicing certificate » Strong clinical practice in social work, counselling, or other psychological therapies and approaches; » practice in working within the aged care sector and knowledge of NASC and InteRAI is preferable but not essential » practice working with Kaupapa M?ori services, and commitment to continuing personal development in this area; » Can operate effectively in a M?ori cultural setting and has an knowledge of the Treaty of Waitangi and how Information technology relates to health and wellbeing; » capability to make sound professional judgements tailoring solutions to individual circumstances; and » Strong people engagement, relationship-building and collaboration expertise. The hours of work for this position are Monday to Friday core business hours. We are happy to consider applications from candidates who are looking to work either full time or part time with a minimum of 30 hours per week. The income range is: $58,481-$78,347 per annum. Applications close: Thursday 19 August 2021. M? m?tou |About us Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, wh?nau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership abilities), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and wh?nau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the results in our strategy – H?kai Rangi (https://arapoutama.nz/hokairangi). Tono in?ianei | Apply Now To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter (PDF) describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting significant expertise and practice. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success – we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values. It is an exciting time to join us and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our wh?nau. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered. If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at careers@corrections.govt.nz . How to submit the application:APPLY HERE. Applications close: Thursday 19 August 2021.Skills:
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