Community Support Worker - Corrections

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About Us

Pact is a major provider of community, vocational and residential based intellectual disability, mental health and addictions services across Southland, Otago, West Coast and the Lower North Island. Our team of passionate staff journey alongside individuals to support them in setting and achieving their goals.

We are looking for someone with a passion for supporting people with a high and complex needs to lead fulfilling lives in the community.

Our services provide a safe and positive environment where our clients are assisted to achieve maximum independence.

The Role

Pact is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person to work alongside corrections clients on their journey of reintegration into the community. We are seeking an individual who will inspire, encourage, be a role model, plus have excellent interpersonal skills and a ‘can do’ attitude.

We are looking for someone who is client-focused, easily adaptable to a dynamic environment, understanding, observant and non-judgmental. Further you will need excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrate resilience, integrity and professionalism.

Even if you have had no previous experience, though know you have the right attitude, enjoy supporting people in your personal life, have a natural way about you, are innovative and can think on your feet and you’re willing to learn and grow not only yourself, but the people around you. Then apply with Pact as we are looking for active, fun, practical, caring people to work and support our clients to attain their goals in life, to enhance the skills they have and build on them.

Key Responsibilities;

• Support those who have challenging behaviours
• Assistance with an educational environment
• Encourage client participation
• Support individuals to achieve their goals
• Maintain social, health, education and whanau connection
• Ensure client processes are accurately documented
• Excellent communication and networking skills
• Positive, patient and enthusiastic personality
• Celebrating staff and clients accomplishments

As we operate 24/7, hours of work will include day, evening, weekend and awake night shifts

A level 4 or other relevant qualification in mental health is also desirable but not essential. Otherwise, there is an expectation that you will be willing to start working towards obtaining a level 4 mental health qualification after your first year of employment.

• A full driver's licence and computer skills are essential
• If on a work visa, this must be valid for at least twelve months
• Must be available for an interview in Dunedin

Please do not apply unless you already have the right to work in New Zealand. We are unable to help with visa sponsorship.