Pou Whānau Connector
Pou Whānau Connector
Te āheinga - The opportunity:
The Pou Whānau Connector is responsible for providing Māori centred support, through the principles of strength-based recovery for whaiora with complex social needs that are self-referred or referred from another community service.
You have an understanding of mainstream care models and tools, with the ability to weave in Kaupapa Māori practices, where whānau and mana enhancing goal setting is at the centre of planning.
Ngā Kawenga me ngā Mahi – Duties & responsibilities:
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Receive Referrals and conduct Assertive Outreach to whaiora and their whānau using ngā kawa me ngā tikanga (mana enhancing processes).
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Accept referrals from the Police, Oranga Tamariki, the DHB and other contracted AOD services.
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Facilitate the link between whaiora, whānau and treatment services as per Pou Oranga, Social Worker, Employment Support and AOD service pathways.
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Support clients through their treatment journey, especially in times when there is risk of disengagement/non-attendance.
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Provide a conduit to support systems and strengthen whaiora and whānau confidence to engage and develop strategies.
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Facilitate/co-facilitate and participate in various settings and forums such as whānau hui, marae and community events.
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Ensure all relevant reporting and documentation is done accurately, within the privacy and practice guidelines and on time.
Ngā wheako me ngā pūkenga - Experience & Skills required:
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Certificate or Diploma in Peer Support, Pae Tata Pae Tawhiti training is highly regarded.
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Experience in a similar role, within community peer support, social work or similar.
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Cultural competency where you work from a Te Ao Māori view, with elements of karakia, manaakitanga, whakawhanaungatanga, kaitiakitanga, whakatau, wananga and whakapapa enrich your practice.
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The ability to work with sub-cultures in the community and act as an advocate for whaiora and whānau.
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.
Check us out at: https://www.whakatohea.co.nz
Due to the substantial number of applications, we will only contact shortlisted candidates.