Senior Care Manager - Forensic Rehabilitation

Starting salary of $78,090 per annum with work vehicle, phone, and laptop.

Office base in Porirua

Permanent, 80 hours per fortnight

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Our Regional Intellectual Disability Supported Accommodation Service (RIDSAS) provide forensic rehabilitation services for people with high and complex needs who have committed an offence and had contact with the justice system.

We are seeking a compassionate and self-motivated leader to be responsible for the coordination of assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation planning for individuals with intellectual disabilities to achieve their outcomes. You\'ll lead the development of individual care and rehabilitation plans, train staff, and collaborate with external agencies. You will link with the clinical team providing clinical advice and guidance to the Care Manager and Service Managers. This is a complex liaison role, working frequently with external stakeholders.

As a Senior Care Manager, your role is legally defined in the IDCC&R Act 2003.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

• Relevant tertiary qualification within a health or disability service discipline e.g. Occupational Therapy / Nursing / Social Work / Psychology.
• Previous relevant experience working positively with people who have an intellectual disability, and / or complex behavioural needs eg. positive behaviour support coaching, applied forensic experience.
• Experience providing assessments and development of individual client plans.
• Experience in delivering outcomes in a high-pressure and changing environment.
• Ability to train and coach support staff.
• Demonstrated understanding and preparation of risk assessment and management plans.
• NZ full driver licence

Nōu te rourou | What\'s in it for you?

Mō mātou | About us

IDEA Services supports adults with intellectual disabilities to live in their own homes and enjoy life as part of their communities. The RIDSAS Service provides compulsory care that focusses on rehabilitation; we have services in both Auckland and Wellington. We are New Zealand's largest provider of services to people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Our services are founded on IHC's commitment for people with intellectual disabilities to have a good life and to be valued contributors to and members of their own community.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Submit an online application by selecting the 'Apply' button. As part of the recruitment selection process, you will be required to provide an up-to-date CV, and cover letter outlining your previous experience and motivation to apply for this role. If you have any questions about the application process, please email

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