Residential Youth Mentor & Positive Change Coach

Oranga Tamariki; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 58.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual leave

Shift allowance

On-site meals

Training & development

Employee assistance program

Zusammenfassung

Oranga Tamariki in Christchurch is seeking Residential Youth Workers to provide safe, caring support for rangatahi aged 13-17 in residential settings. You will mentor them, help with personal growth, and work as part of a responsive team across a 24/7 roster, including mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.

The role emphasises building trust, supporting rehabilitation, and collaborating with whānau and services to improve long-term outcomes for rangatahi.

Qualifikationen

• Experience and a passion for making a positive difference in the lives of rangatahi.
• The ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of people.
• Empathy, patience and resilience.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work with others and contribute to a supportive and inclusive team.
• Empathy, patience and ability to see past what someone may be struggling with.
• Willingness and ability to work across a roster that covers mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• A good level of physical fitness to safely support and interact with rangatahi.
• You must be able to present at work free from the influences of drugs and alcohol.

Aufgaben

• Ensuring that a safe and secure environment is maintained for the benefit of the rangatahi, staff and the community.
• Supporting rangatahi in their personal growth and rehabilitation with a focus on health, education, training and employment.
• Working with rangatahi to help them build and strengthen relationships with their whānau and communities and encouraging them to act on referrals to services.
• Coaching rangatahi through our structured day and through all life necessities.
• Participating in activities with our young people by playing sports and taking part in gym activities.
• Establishing and building rapport with rangatahi who have experienced trauma and assist with redirecting behaviour.

Kenntnisse

empathy

resilience

communication

teamwork

roster flexibility

physical fitness

drug-free

Jobbeschreibung

Oranga Tamariki in Christchurch is seeking Residential Youth Workers to provide safe, caring support for rangatahi aged 13-17 in residential settings. You will mentor them, help with personal growth, and work as part of a responsive team across a 24/7 roster, including mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.

The role emphasises building trust, supporting rehabilitation, and collaborating with whānau and services to improve long-term outcomes for rangatahi.