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Offer: Pacific Advisor Wh?raurau:UniServicesJob description:Job Description»Permanent fulltime 0.8/1 FTE (32/40 hours)»To promote the mental health interests of pacific wh?nau with lived practice of mental health challenges and mental health workers »Supportive friendly team Kia Ora, Talofa lava, M?l? e lelei, Kia orana, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka,M?l? n? Who we are Wh?raurau provides national training and workforce development within the infant, child and youth mental health and addiction sector. Through UniServices, we are contracted by the Ministries of Health and Education to grow the capacity and capcapability of the infant, child and youth mental health and addictions workforce. We offer a range of E?Learning courses, in person and virtual training workshops, and webinars that are government-funded and free to access. The Opportunity we At Present have a great opportunity for aPacific Advisorto join our team on a permanent basis.This is a permanent 0.8/1 FTE (32/40 hours) function. Your function will be key to ensure that the needs of Pacific workers and Pacific children,young people and families experiencing mental health difficulties are acexpertised and taken into account in all workforce development initiatives undertaken by Wh?raurau. Specifically, you will promote the mental health interests of Pacific wh?nau with lived practice of mental health challenges and mental health workers, and provide advice and recommendations regarding these families and workers to the Wh?raurau senior leadership abilities team. Key responsibilities » Ensure that the needs of Pacific Mental Health/ ICAMH and AoD workers and Pacific tamariki, taiohi and wh?nau experiencing mental health difficulties are acexpertised and supported in all workforce development initiatives undertaken by Wh?raurau. » Promote the mental health interests of Pacific wh?nau with lived practice of mental health challenges and workers to enhance results for these groups. » Support the Pacific Clinical Cultural Advisor and Poutohu Matua M?ori | Senior M?ori Advisor with key projects and recommendations on the needs of Pacific wh?nau and workers to enhance results for these groups. » Identify opportunities for participation in activities and projects that relate to Pacific child and youth mental health. » Strengthen relationships and communication between key Pacific stakeholders and Wh?raurau, ensuring a culturally appropriate point of contact for members of the various pacific communities. » Ensure that Wh?raurau staff are culturally supported in the work that they carry out. Your expertise and practice It is essential for you to hold: » A tertiary qualification in a significant field (ideally within mental health) and practice and expertise of child and adolescent mental health. » Fluency in a Pacific language and demonstrated expertise of Pacific culture and traditions » practice in sector needs and issues within the workforce development context » Demonstrated relationship, networking and engagement expertise particularly within the Pacific networks and cross-culturally » Excellent interpersonal and communication expertise It is desirable to have: » Previous practice in workforce development projects What we offer: You will receive full training, competitive remuneration and continuing support as part of a multidisciplinary team. We will assist you with career development. Great benefits, including flexible working arrangements, 5 weeks annual leave, eye testing and glasses subsidies, and access to discounts on banking, health insurance and gym memberships. We provide a culturally diverse team and supportive workplace with working in the house options where applicable. A copy of the position description is attached. Please submit your application by 5pm,25 July 2022 . Note we may interview prior to the closing date. Honoa te tangata ki te tangata, te tangata ki te taiao, te tangata ki te rangahau, rangahaua ki whai hua. (Linking people to people, people to the world around us, people to research, research that brings ideas to life.) How to submit the application:Please apply directly to our website using the link below:Pacific Advisor Wh?raurau - UniServicesSkills:
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