Community-Based Intensive Reintegration Specialist

New Zealand Health Group; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NZCL is seeking an Intensive Reintegration Facilitator to support whaiora with complex needs in the New Plymouth and Palmerston North regions. The role focuses on developing independent living skills, budgeting, cooking, appointments, and household management while promoting inclusion and community participation.

You will work both independently and with a team, using trauma-informed, strengths-based, and te ao Māori approaches.

Responsibilities

• Supporting whaiora to develop and maintain independent living skills
• Supporting daily living activities, including budgeting, cooking, appointments and household management
• Developing individualised support plans based on each whaiora’s needs, strengths and goals
• Promoting social inclusion, community participation and meaningful activities
• Supporting whaiora with complex needs and challenging behaviours
• Managing interpersonal conflict, maintaining clear professional boundaries and supporting safe living environments
• Working collaboratively with Corrections, Probation Officers, Mental Health Services, Social Workers and other external agencies
• Maintaining accurate case notes, incident reports, support plans and other whaiora documentation
• Applying trauma-informed, strengths-based and culturally responsive approaches, including te ao Māori perspectives
• Communicating effectively with whaiora, whānau, colleagues and external stakeholders
• Experience working with whaiora with complex needs and challenging behaviours
• Experience within supported accommodation, residential services, community support or social services
• Experience working collaboratively with Corrections, Probation Officers, Mental Health Services, Social Workers and other external agencies
• Experience managing interpersonal conflict, setting clear boundaries and maintaining safe living environments
• Experience maintaining accurate case notes, incident reports, support plans and other whaiora documentation
• Experience applying trauma-informed, strengths-based and culturally responsive approaches
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills when working with whaiora, whānau, colleagues and external stakeholders
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team
• Flexibility to work rostered days, including weekend work

Job description

NZCL is seeking an Intensive Reintegration Facilitator to support whaiora with complex needs in the New Plymouth and Palmerston North regions. The role focuses on developing independent living skills, budgeting, cooking, appointments, and household management while promoting inclusion and community participation.

You will work both independently and with a team, using trauma-informed, strengths-based, and te ao Māori approaches.