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Job Opportunity: Residential Youth Worker (casual):HainesAttractJob description:Job DescriptionTe Maioha o Parekarangi Youth Justice Residence Rotorua» Are you looking for a challenging but compensateing career? » Do you demonstrate resilience, maturity, relicapability, honesty and common-sense? » Can you work rostered shifts – early mornings, late evenings, weekends and public holidays? What is Te Maioha o Parekarangi Youth Justice Residence: Te Maioha o Parekarangi Youth Justice Residence, just outside Rotorua, provides a safe, secure and supportive environment where rangatahi (young people) who have offended can make changes and get their lives back on track. In addition to maintaining secure facilities, we aim to help rehabilitate young offenders. Residential Youth Workers understand that the causes of offending are complex, and that prosperously dealing with young offenders, demands action beyond simple punitive measures. We care for up to 30 young men aged 13 to 17 years old who are involved in the Youth Justice system. What’s on offer: » A income package located between $52,987 – $77,722 » Regular supervision with training every three weeks » Career development opportunities » Access to a generous Southern Cross health plan and banking package with Westpac » compensateing and challenging work that makes a difference to the community What you will do Residential Youth Workers provide rangatahi with the confidence and expertise to become positive contributors to their whanau and communities. Guiding a behavioural change is a massive task and means our residential youth workers have many responsibilities, including: » Ensuring that a safe and secure environment is maintained for the benefit of the rangatahi, staff and the community » Supporting young offenders in their personal growth and rehabilitation with a focus on health, education, training and employment » Working with rangatahi to help them build and strengthen relationships with their whanau and communities and encouraging them to act on referrals to services What you will require: » A full, clean, valid driver’s licence » To meet the Vulnerable Children’s Act safety checking and Oranga Tamariki vetting requirements » A valid Visa – New Zealand Residency or Citizenship » Resilience, initiative and proactive approach with a positive outlook » An advantage would be a tertiary education within psychology, social sciences, social work, sports or teaching – transferrable life expertise also considered » Flexibility to be available for different shifts – mornings, evenings, weeks and public holidays » Physically able to keep up with teenage boys » Life practice and knowledge of trauma in young people » Excellent verbal and written communication expertise with the capability to adapt to your audience » Knowledge of Tikanga and Te Reo would be an advantage Applications close Friday, 27 August 2021. Application Process: Applications are only accepted online via the apply button. Apply with your CV and cover letter as these will inform selection for shortlisting. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee, please register or log in using your Oranga Tamariki e-mail address. If you have any queries, you are welcome to contact Mirko.Tojaga@ot.govt.nz How to submit the application:To apply for this function please do so via the link -https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/?job=5082MP Applications close Friday, 27 August 2021.Skills:
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