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After Care Kaimahi - Te Ara Tiaho Programme Rolleston Prison

Purapura WhetuChristchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

4 days ago

Job description

Overview

Odyssey House Christchurch and Purapura Whetu work together providing holistic health and wellbeing programs within a multi-disciplinary team to support tangata whaiora affected by problematic alcohol and other drug (AOD) use challenges. We are looking for an Aftercare Worker to join our service based at Rolleston Men's Prison.

As an Aftercare Clinician, you will join a team of clinical and peer support staff, providing a multi-disciplinary approach to working with our client group. You will juggle your time working with tangata whaiora inside the prison, and tangata whaiora and whānau in the community, managing a varied and busy workload.

In this role, you will be

Delivering education and therapeutic groups within the prison
Facilitating aftercare conversations and groups both inside and outside the prison
Working one on one with clients and whānau where appropriate
Supporting a multi disciplinary team of clinical and peer support work staff

Qualifications / requirements

Hold a qualification in Social Work, OT, Counselling or Mental Health and Addictions

Hold a registration with an allied health profession such as Social Work, OT, NZAC, DAPAANZ etc. (or working towards)

Have good organizational skills

Be a team player

A good understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and knowledge of tikanga Māori / Te Reo

A non-judgmental approach to working with tangata whaiora

You will be part of a dedicated team working across prison sites, and a valued member of the wider Odyssey and Purapura Whetū whānau.

We provide ongoing training opportunities, and relocation support is available.

Applications close 5pm Thursday 6th November and will be processed as they are received.

Application questions

Do you have the legal right to work in NZ (e.g. citizenship, residency or permit)?

Please provide your salary expectations

What is the notice period for your current employment?

What motivated you to apply for this position?

Do you hold a current clean NZ drivers licence?

Have you been convicted of any offence against the law in New Zealand or any other country?

If you have answered YES to the medical or criminal questions above, please provide further detail

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