Recovery Facilitator

Bring your skills in mental health and make a difference in the lives of our clients
- You will be joining a supportive and passionate team
- Full time position based in New Plymouth

**Who we are | Ko wai mātou**

HealthCare NZ provides a wide array of health and human services to people throughout New Zealand. Since 1988 we have been caring, supporting and empowering people in need to live independently, safely and well in their community as well as in specialised services settings. We help people gain access to needed services, ensuring they receive vital services, are safe, well-cared for and live as independently as possible. This role is within Mental Health NZ.

We are committed to ensuring our services are delivered to Maori clients in a manner that recognises and respects Maori values and beliefs. As an organisation we recognise our obligation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and acknowledge Maori as tangata whenua who have unique values, social structures and worldviews.

**About the role | He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga**

The purpose of the Recovery Facilitator is to empower people to achieve their goals and aspirations through developing a therapeutic, collaborative and respectful relationship, taking a holistic, strengths-based approach.

Key responsibilities included but not limited to:

- You will deliver a person-centred support service for people living with mental illness across our services
- You will provide support in relation to family and whanau, community living, education, employment and self-management of their wellbeing
- You will manage a caseload of people and work in partnership to support, encourage and facilitate improvement of their health and wellbeing so they can thrive
- You will be working independently with the people we support within their homes, community and residential and respite services so you will need to be comfortable one to one

This is a full time role (40 hours per week) 8am -4pm, Mon - Fri.

**What you will bring | Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūranga**
- National Certificate in Mental Health Support Work (level 4) or equivalent (or willingness to undertake within one year of employment)
- Some experience working with people with mental health and addictions issues
- Team player with the ability to work autonomously
- Attention to detail with excellent documentation skills
- Ability to keep clear boundaries
- Full NZ drivers license and clean Police check

**Why Us | He aha ai mātou?**
- We work as a team and we appreciate diversity of skills and talent
- We offer a professional, supportive and client (and whānau) focused environment where innovation and skills transfer are valued
- We are committed to your professional and personal development
- As a whānau mahi team we support autonomy with easy access to management, clinical oversight and peer support through our flat structure
- We want you to have satisfaction in the role - knowing you are making a difference

**_ All applicants must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit._