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Discapability and Inclusion Adviser:Victoria University of WellingtonJob description:Job Description» Are you a skilled registered social worker, practiced in working with people with disabilities, and interested in a fulltime permanent function?» Are you practiced in case management and enjoy working in multi-disciplinary teams? » Do you have strong organisational, administrative, written and computer skills? Mo Te Herenga Waka – About our university Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our turangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand’s globally ranked capital city university. Korero mo te turanga – About the function Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a permanent, full-time Discapability and Inclusion Adviser to join the Te Amaru Discapability Services team. The function of Discapability and Inclusion Adviser is to work alongside students to determine their discapability related needs and provide quality advice, access to services, information and coaching to assist them to fulfil their academic aspirations. They also collaborate with university staff to increase staff knowledge of discapability inclusive approaches that will assist students to fully participate and succeed in their studies. Key Job responsibilities: » Conduct a strengths-located assessment of the discapability related needs of students in relation to study and full university participation » Support the wellbeing of students through prioritising pastoral care including the active case management of students with high needs and students of concern » Take a multi-disciplinary approach to student support working closely with other student services, academic staff, halls of residence, and external agencies » Foster academic achievement in students through monitoring academic results, promoting realistic workloads and identifying strategies that support success » Work effectively within a managed diary, whilst prioritising urgent needs in a dynamic environment » Support University staff to create an inclusive environment by proactively taking opportunities to expand their knowledge of discapability inclusive approaches and apply these in courses or services provision O pumanawa – About you: » Commitment to application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in an educational context » An practiced allied health professional with university degree, current registration and practicing certificate in social work » Demonstrated capability in needs assessment and case management » practice in working with people with a discapability (including mental health) and/or people who are deaf » Respect for the lived practice and skills of disabled people » practice in producing clear written and in-person communication » Strong organisational, administrative, written and computer skills » practice and interest in working with Maori, Pasifika and Rainbow communities » practice in working respectfully and actively with people who are distressed » Knowledge and knowledge of discapability inclusive strategies and approaches » practice in persuading others » Proven practice in providing a high quality client service » practice and adaptcapability in client management and record keeping software this function requires safety checking through the police vetting system under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. Applications close on Wednesday, 28 June 2023. Please go to our careers site to view the function description. Contact details for vacancy If you have any questions regarding this function please get in touch with Rachel Anderson-Smith (Rachel.anderson-smith@vuw.ac.nz). But candidates should follow all steps listed below. Important – Application steps and information Download and complete the university application form. Then, please combine your cover letter, CV and the university application form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click ‘Apply Now’ button at the base of the advert. Follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the university application form) using the CV/Resume button. If you have any issues uploading your application, please email the completed application form, cover letter and CV to erecruit@vuw.ac.nz stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line. Reference 6443. How to submit the application:To apply please visit:https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=ZHNvbWVydmlsbGUuNzkzNjAuMTAxM0B2dXduei 5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20Skills:
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