Occupational Disability Worker

4 days ago


Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

About the Role: As an Occupational Therapist Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting our clients with intellectual disabilities to achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and multidisciplinary team and contribute to delivering exceptional patient outcomes.

About You: To be successful in this role, you will need to possess a strong understanding of the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a commitment to cultural safety. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds. A minimum of level 4 NZQA National Certificate in Community Health Support Services or equivalent qualification is required, along with experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.

About Our Team/Service/Location: Our service is part of the broader Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS), which spans the Wairarapa, Hutt Valley and Capital, Coast District. We provide comprehensive care and rehabilitation services for male and female adults and adolescents who have a diagnosed intellectual disability and have committed serious offences. Our clients are usually Care Recipients or Special Care Recipients under the Intellectual Disability (Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation) Act, 2003 who have been convicted or found unfit to stand trial.

Your Skills and Experience: To excel in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

  • Experience/knowledge with practical skills used when working alongside clients individually or in groups
  • A minimum of level 4 NZQA National Certificate in Community Health Support Services or equivalent qualification
  • Good written and oral English skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability with excellent time management skills
  • The ability to work under direction and proactively carry out tasks independently in a culturally safe way
  • Demonstrated ability to work in stressful and changing situations
  • Basic group facilitation skills
  • Basic problem-solving skills
  • Mental health and intellectual disability experience
  • Able to set own values aside
  • Skills to undertake craft, gardening, carpentry/mechanical projects with clients
  • The ability to run activity-based groups for service users and work one-on-one as required
  • Commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi
  • A full NZ Drivers Licence
  • The ability to pass a Police check and have no criminal convictions

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