Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Clinician

About the organisation

Te Rūnanga o Kirikiriroa is a kaupapa Māori organisation that prides itself on working to a family-centred, tikanga guided, wellbeing approach. With a team of 100+ professionals, they are committed to delivering mental health, youth, housing and other social services in Hamilton city and beyond. The overriding mission of everyone who works at this organisation is a desire to improve holistic wellbeing and development to all.

About the Role - AOD Clinician

These are Monday-Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm positions however, on occasions you may be required to work the weekend, dependent on the support needs of your whanaunga. Te Ara Pai is a community drug and alcohol service that provides clinical/cultural case management of whanaunga from psychoeducation through to residential support.

Position Details

• Hours of work Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm
• Salary scale $64,480 - $75,005 (depending of qualifications and experience, aligned with pay equity)
• We have two full time positions and one part time position

A day in the role

• Meeting with your whanaunga who present with varying support needs
• Creating and implementing case management plans
• Planning and facilitation of group work programs
• Managing programme delivery
• Case load between 20-25 depending on needs of your whanaunga

We are seeking a Kaitautoko AOD Clinician and Kaitautoko Māori Clinical assessor who

• Pride themselves on their ability to work to a whānau first, tikanga based, wellbeing approach
• Is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our whanaunga
• Has a positive and supportive mindset in supporting our whanaunga to achieve their goals and aspirations
• Demonstrates patience and calm by walking alongside and at the pace of our whanaunga
• Works to a holistic approach to wellbeing
• Understands and actively demonstrates our pou
• Uses appropriate language and communication skills (e.g., tone, active listening) to fully understand the needs of the whanaunga
• Has a reasonable level of computer literacy to complete case notes and other electronic documents e.g., emails

You will have

• 1-3 years working in a kaupapa Māori environment
• 5 + years experience in your respective discipline
• A level 7 or above qualification in AOD, Nursing, Bi-cultural Social Work, Allied Health Sector, te reo Māori, tikanga Māori or be prepared to study towards one or more of these qualifications
• Registered to the appropriate board or be prepared to be registered to a body
• A basic understanding of te ao Māori principles e.g., te reo and tikanga, and a willingness to learn more in this area
• Programme facilitation experience
• Evidence of your fully vaccinated and boosted Covid-19 status
• Full driver licence
• Proof of your right to work in New Zealand

Benefits

• Work with a passionate, driven organisation and experienced leadership team
• Contribute to urban Māori and Pasifika communities community and support the holistic wellbeing of everyone seeking support
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities available
• Medical Insurance
• Free parking
• Monthly Supervision / Mentoring

If you believe you would enjoy working in a kaupapa Māori organisation, possess a strong work ethic, and envision your career pathway in supporting our whanaunga, then this is the perfect role for you! Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a team that makes a real difference in people's lives, apply now!

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

experience

1 year

skills

Community Service, Social Service, Alcohol and Drug Clinician, mental health, Counselling, Psychology, Clinician, Alcohol, Addictions

qualifications

• 1-3 years working in a kaupapa Māori environment
• A level 7 or above qualification in AOD
• Nursing
• Bi-cultural Social Work
• Allied Health Sector
• Registered to the appropriate board

education

Vocational/Professional Qualification

1-3 years working in a kaupapa Māori environment,A level 7 or above qualification in AOD,Nursing,Bi-cultural Social Work,Allied Health Sector,Registered to the appropriate board #J-18808-Ljbffr