He kōrero mō mātou | About UsKa Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa is a social services organisation providing a range of services to whānau, including Health and Disability, Youth and Emergency Housing. Our kaimahi all have a common goal - helping people realise their potential with the aim of supporting people to live their best life as independently as possible.Based in Lower Hutt, this six-bed residential co-ed service delivers a mix of Day Programme, crisis and planned respite.He kōrero mō te tūranga | The RoleAs a Peer Support Worker, you'll provide wrap-around support to Rangatahi which could be in a hands-on capacity in a service that has a whanau orientated framework. You'll support with medication management and helping Rangatahi to be autonomous in themselves.You'll be part of a supportive team with a manager who cares and wants to see you thrive in your role. An on-call Manager will be available to you for support during rostered hours. You'll need to have a good level of computer skills to record notes and hand-over information.Your personal lived experience is at the heart of this role, it's what makes your support unique and impactful.He kōrero mōu | About YouAs youth can potentially only be with us for 2-3 days at a time, you'll need to have the ability to build relationships quickly in a genuine manner and have a passion to see youth succeed. You'll also have an eye for spotting changes to behaviour and be able to respond appropriately to crisis situations.You'll contribute to maintaining a safe working environment and create safe, calm, and nurturing spaces for whānau. Communication skills and a strong cultural competency are vital for this role.It's essential that you have a Level 4 Health and Wellbeing Certificate (or equivalent/higher), and previous experience working with youth.Personal lived experience with mental health and addiction is essential to be successful in this role and will enable you to truly connect with and support Rangatahi on their journey.Ko tā mātou mahi | We offerAdditional paid leave allowances including, 3 wellbeing days, 5-10 days study leave and long service leaveWellbeing subsidies and access to the use of our other services such as counselling, budgeting, and mental health workshopsOpportunity for professional development and growth within a national organisationMe pēhea te tono mai | How to applyIn your cover letter, please include a half-page introduction/biography about yourself and what you have learnt from your personal experience of mental health and/or addiction challenges, and your journey to wellbeing. What value has it added in your life?If your interested in joining a team that provides services that are respected and promote the autonomy and self-determination of individuals and whānau, so that people, whanau and communities can flourish then apply online today.
