Casual Transition House Supervisor – Kaiwhakahaere Whare – Kaupapa Rakatahi

OverviewCasual Transition House Supervisor – Kaiwhakahaere Whare – Kaupapa RakatahiAbout Methodist Mission SouthernThe Methodist Mission is an innovative social justice agency based in Dunedin delivering services through Otago and Southland.We are looking for the right people to become members of our team of Transition House Supervisors based in Waihopai Invercargill to make a real difference in lives of our youth and supporting our young mums.RoleThe Kaiwhakahaere Whare - Kaupapa Rakatahi Supervisor provides safety and security for the residents of our Youth Transition Houses with remote support for our Young Mums.

They role-model behaviour and support residents with daily tasks focused on encouragement to build independence.

Supported by the Transition House Coordinator and Taituara a Hapori, the Kaiwhakahaere Whare – Kaupapa Rakatahi identify opportunities to encourage residents to learn new life skills and resilience.This is a casual role covering planned and unplanned leave for shifts covering weekdays afternoon and / or overnight and weekends day, afternoon and / or overnight.Rosters will be agreed ahead of time and other shifts may be available on short notice.What's in it for you?

Be provided with training in First Aid, Fire Warden and Mental Health First AidBe invited to participate in additional paid trainingBe supported by the Transition House Coordinator and Taituara a Hapori – Community Services SpecialistBe supported by a wellbeing employer providing : an Employee Assistance Programme (counselling); 15 days sick leave a year with no waiting periodTo be successful in this role you will have : the ability to interact effectively and positively with a wide range of peopleExperience working with Maori youthGood time management, reliability and planning skillsComputer and technology abilitythe ability to communicate effectively with your team while working independentlyAn understanding of the importance of safety, security and professional boundariesthe ability to work with situations of conflict and crisis in a calm and orderly mannerExperience in youth work and / or overnight residential supervision is an advantage, but is not essential.

Applicants will be shortlisted on their demonstrated ability to meet the person specification.You can apply via our jobs portal on the Methodist Mission Southern website.Applicants must be resident and have the right to work in New Zealand.For any enquiries related to this role, please contactAnna Smith,Your application will include the following questions : Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?

Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?

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