Youth Coach - Swat

Join our Kia Puawai whanau in making a positive difference in the lives of young people in our community!

About the role | Mo tenei turanga mahi We are looking for a Youth Coach for our Youth Service in New Lynn!

You will focus on supporting young people and young parents who are receiving government financial assistance referred to the service by the Ministry of Social Development.

This is a full-time role, working 40 hours, with flexibility required to meet the needs of our clients.

This is an office-based and community role, responsible for supporting at-risk youth and young parents aged

• years.

Completing needs assessments to identify current circumstances and determine if the young person and / or their child require other services and / or interventions.

Providing information, guidance and support to young people and their families / whanau in order to raise aspirations and assist the young person into work, training or further education opportunities.

Developing a pathway plan with the young person that includes goals to improve young person's skills with a focus on increasing employability and enhancing social participation and engagement.

Planning and prioritising intermediary goals, or action steps, to advance the overall progress of the young person.

Supporting with applications to further assistance / support.

Keeping meticulous records of all aspects of engagements with young people.

Implementing motivational strategies and strength-based approaches in order to maintain the young person's engagement with the service and chosen activity.

Facilitating young person's access to the range of other services necessary to ensure the best result for the young person, as they move towards independence.

Facilitation of Budgeting