Casual Transition House Supervisor – Kaiwhakahaere Whare – Kaupapa Rakatahi

The Methodist Mission; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A social justice agency is seeking a Casual Transition House Supervisor in Invercargill. This role involves providing safety and support for youth in Transition Houses, role-modeling behaviors, and helping residents build independence. Training in First Aid and Mental Health First Aid is provided, along with a supportive workplace environment. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and experience with youth, particularly Māori youth. The role requires communication and crisis management skills. Shift flexibility is necessary.

Benefits

Training in First Aid

Paid additional training

Employee Assistance Programme

Sick leave with no waiting period

Qualifications

• Ability to interact effectively and positively with a wide range of people.
• Experience in youth work and/or overnight residential supervision is an advantage.
• Understanding of safety, security, and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and security for residents of Youth Transition Houses.
• Role-model behavior and support residents with daily tasks.
• Identify opportunities for residents to learn new life skills.

Skills

Effective interaction

Experience with Māori youth

Time management

Computer skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Job description

Overview

Casual Transition House Supervisor – Kaiwhakahaere Whare – Kaupapa Rakatahi

About Methodist Mission Southern

The Methodist Mission is an innovative social justice agency based in Dunedin delivering services through Otago and Southland.

We are looking for the right people to become members of our team of Transition House Supervisors based in Waihōpai Invercargill to make a real difference in lives of our youth and supporting our young mums.

Role

The Kaiwhakahaere Whare - Kaupapa Rakatahi Supervisor provides safety and security for the residents of our Youth Transition Houses with remote support for our Young Mums. They role-model behaviour and support residents with daily tasks focused on encouragement to build independence. Supported by the Transition House Coordinator and Taituara a Hapori, the Kaiwhakahaere Whare – Kaupapa Rakatahi identify opportunities to encourage residents to learn new life skills and resilience.

This is a casual role covering planned and unplanned leave for shifts covering weekdays afternoon and/or overnight and weekends day, afternoon and/or overnight.

Rosters will be agreed ahead of time and other shifts may be available on short notice.

What’s in it for you?

• Be provided with training in First Aid, Fire Warden and Mental Health First Aid
• Be invited to participate in additional paid training
• Be supported by the Transition House Coordinator and Taituara a Hapori – Community Services Specialist
• Be supported by a wellbeing employer providing: an Employee Assistance Programme (counselling); 15 days sick leave a year with no waiting period

To be successful in this role you will have:

• the ability to interact effectively and positively with a wide range of people
• Experience working with Māori youth
• Good time management, reliability and planning skills
• Computer and technology ability
• the ability to communicate effectively with your team while working independently
• An understanding of the importance of safety, security and professional boundaries
• the ability to work with situations of conflict and crisis in a calm and orderly manner
• Experience in youth work and/or overnight residential supervision is an advantage, but is not essential. Applicants will be shortlisted on their demonstrated ability to meet the person specification.

You can apply via our jobs portal on the Methodist Mission Southern website.

Applicants must be resident and have the right to work in New Zealand.

For any enquiries related to this role, please contact

Anna Smith,

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• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
• Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?

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