Kaiawhina (Casual or Part time)

Te āheinga - The opportunity: 

The Kaiawhina in the Pou Oranga Whaiora Residential Service is responsible for providing holistic support to individuals seeking recovery from methamphetamine and other drug dependencies. This role involves implementing culturally sensitive interventions, incorporating traditional Māori healing modalities and values with Western recovery practice to promote overall well-being and sustainable recovery. 

These opportunities are casual positions, in a 24 hour facility, therefore there are a range of shifts available (shift work, roster based scheduling). 

Ngā Kawenga me ngā Mahi Duties & responsibilities: 

• Provide one-on-one support to whaiora, addressing their physical, social, and emotional needs, within a safe and supportive environment. 

• Facilitate group sessions focussing on recovery, coping mechanisms and life skills. 

• Assist in the development and delivery of culturally appropriate recovery programs that are mana enhancing. 

• Administer and prescribed medications to whaiora as per the designated schedule and maintain records as per process. 

• Collaborate with whaiora to identify personal recovery goals, during and post-residential treatment. 

• Prepare regular reports, keep accurate reports of incidents. 

• Collaborate with the clinical team, counsellors, and internal and external organisations. 

Ngā wheako me ngā pūkenga Experience & Skills required: 

• Level 4 Certificate in Mental Health and Addictions, or Addictions. 

• Experience in providing support services to individuals with substance abuse issues, preferably in a Māori cultural context. 

• Knowledge of traditional Māori healing modalities and values, and a willingness to integrate them into the support services. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to establish rapport with whaiora and their whanau. 

• Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a non-judgmental attitude towards individuals with addiction issues. 

• Basic understanding of medication administration protocols and adherence to safety guidelines. 

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail for accurate documentation and reporting. 

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and cultural competency training. 

• Available for casual work on weekdays, weekends and nights.

Due to the large number of applications, we will only contact shortlisted candidates.
 

If your skills and experience match this role, please

APPLY NOW! Submit your expression of interest to peopleandculture@whakatohea.co.nz requesting the job description.