JOB CENTER for migrant workers

Location – Tairāwhiti/Gisborne

The position is - 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE), - days Monday to Friday.

Full Time equivalent: Full Time

WELLSTOP

Collaborative and supportive environment
Fantastic wellness policies offered
Opportunities for learning and development
Aspiring towards working from a Māori world view.

The Agency

WellStop is committed to not only continuing, but further strengthening services and community relationships with key stakeholders within the Tairāwhiti region.

WellStop is an innovative and well-established agency. Our aim is to eliminate harmful sexual behaviour in our communities by providing assessment and treatment services to children, young people and adults who present with harmful sexual behaviour. Our Clinicians make a significant difference in the lives of people, whānau, and communities by working with our clients to address and prevent the effects of sexual harm/violence.

WellStop is committed to upholding and protecting the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in our work. We believe in enhancing the mana of whānau through understanding tikanga and building relationships with mana whenua. Together with our network, we commit to whakapapa, rangatiratanga, kaitiakitanga, whanaungatanga and manaakitanga.

The role

We are looking for a Clinician to bring their experience to this team. The purpose of the role will be to assess the treatment and support needs of child, youth and adult clients who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour, and work alongside whānau, and other supports who have been impacted by this behaviour.

The ideal candidate will have:

A recognised qualification in psychology, social work, counselling, or similar.
Be registered with a professional body and have a current Practicing Certificate (or be in the process of obtaining).
Training and experience in delivering clinical and evidence-based treatment.
Experience in the use of psychometrics, assessment, and formulation of client issues.
Experience creating safety plans.
Report writing experience.
Experience in working with issues of sexual abuse, trauma, mental health and/or intellectual disability would be advantageous.
The ability to work in a culturally responsive manner that demonstrates a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi including experience with Kaupapa Māori models of practice.
Connections with the local community and an ability to work effectively and collaboratively with whānau, hapu and Iwi.
You will be required to drive so a FULL NZ driver’s licence is required.
To be considered for this position you must already be located and resident in NZ have either NZ citizenship/residency or a valid NZ work visa.

What we will provide to you:

A satisfying role where you can use your skills to really make a difference in the lives of families who are striving to move beyond harmful sexual behaviour.
A great work environment with dedicated colleagues.
Five weeks annual leave per year.
Generous Wellbeing Allowance.
The opportunity to work creatively and flexibly and learn new models of practice.
Regular supervision.
Ongoing professional development opportunities.
Support to learn Te Reo Māori.
Professional body membership fees paid.
Opportunity to expand your skills to work with a variety of clients.

A pre-employment police vetting and safety check are conditions of employment for this position.

To apply

To view the position description, visit our website – www.wellstop.org.nz
To apply for this position please email your CV and cover letter – by 5pm Thursday 9th May 2024.

Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
How many years' experience do you have as a support worker?
Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?
What's your expected annual base salary?
How much notice are you required to give your current employer?