Youth and Family Services Worker
1 week ago
Role Summary:
This Youth and Family Services Worker position involves working in local schools, providing professional counselling and social work services to vulnerable children and teens, and their whanau. You will use our strengths-based approach to encourage positive change and work closely with schools, communities, and stakeholders.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Providing early intervention and preventive social work services to families in local schools
- Working with schools, communities, and other stakeholders to deliver effective programs
- Using our multi-systemic approach to address complex issues affecting children and families
Requirements:
- A tertiary level degree in Social Work, or a related field
- Registration with the Social Workers Registration Board
- Full, clean NZ driver licence and reliable vehicle
- Advanced interpersonal skills, including building relationships with clients, schools, and colleagues
- Confident working knowledge of Tikanga Maori and commitment to working with Tangata Whenua
What We Value:
- Diversity and inclusion in the workplace
- Professional development and external supervision
- Counselling and support through our Employee Assistance programs
- Wellbeing support and resources for you and your family
- Discounts on various services and products through our BOOST program
- Recognition for service from 5 years onwards
- KiwiSaver contributions in addition to base salary
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- Employee recognition scheme
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