Recovery Facilitator

3 days ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Healthcare of New Zealand Full time

Bring your commitment to mental health and make a difference in the lives of tangata whaiora, whānau and community.
- Come join a supportive and enthusiastic team.
- Part-time position (20 hours per week) based in Christchurch**.**

**Who we are | Ko wai mātou.**

Mental Health NZ is part of the Mental Health and Wellbeing division of Healthcare NZ.

Our vision is to enhance the wellbeing of all New Zealanders through supporting tangata whaiora in determining and realising their goals and aspirations. We deliver this vision through our commitment to Te Tiriti O Waitangi by ensuring equitable outcomes for Māori.

We do this by partnering directly with people, their whānau and wider support networks to provide high quality, evidence-based wellbeing supports that build on people's existing strengths and resources.

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

The role of the Recovery Facilitator (RF) is to support tangata whaiora to achieve their goals and aspirations by using a holistic, strengths-based approach through developing a collaborative and respectful relationship. A Recovery Facilitator will manage a caseload of people and work with whaiora to encourage improvement of their health, self and personal cares and foster independence so they can thrive.

Recovery Facilitators work with Te Whatu Ora clinical teams, primary care, government organisations, community housing and support services, drug and alcohol services and health providers, to offer person and whānau centric services. Recovery Facilitators work alongside whaiora to support and maintain all aspects of wellness.

This is a part-time role with flexible hours across Monday to Friday

**What you will bring | Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūranga**
- National Certificate in Mental Health Support Work (level 3) or equivalent (or willingness to undertake within first year of employment) working towrads level 4
- Experience working with people with mental health and addictions desirable
- Team player with the ability to work autonomously
- Attention to detail with excellent documentation skills
- Ability to keep clear boundaries
- Full NZ driver's license and clean Police check

**Why Us | He aha ai mātou?**

At Mental Health NZ, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity, reflecting the communities we serve. To support you in this valuable role we offer a robust Orientation, External Supervision and Role specific training. If you would like a career with us and are looking for a role that is both rewarding and challenging and want to make a difference, then we would like to hear from you.
- Very flexible working - no weekends or after hours
- Discounted health insurance
- Mentorship programme
- Online learning platform

**Applications Close | Te katinga o tēnei whai tūranga**:
**_ All applicants must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit._

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