Youth and Peer Support Kaimahi

Familial Trust; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Ongoing training opportunities

Job summary

Familial Trust seeks a part-time Peer Support Worker in Christchurch to support adults and children impacted by alcohol and drug misuse. The role includes office-based peer support, group facilitation, and youth programme activities within a whanau-centered framework.

You will work mainly Wednesdays and Thursdays, with occasional Monday staff meetings. The position focuses on advocacy, relationship-building, and maintaining client records while collaborating with kaimahi and other teams to

Qualifications

• People-centred approach with strong advocacy skills.
• Ability to engage with whānau, adults and youth in community settings.
• Cultural competence including Te Tiriti o Waitangi awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide intentional peer support to adult clients and children.
• Facilitate group sessions and youth activities.
• Maintain accurate client notes and documentation in the system.
• Transport children to youth activities using Trust vehicles when required.

Skills

People-centred

Advocacy

Cultural competence

Empathetic listener

Team player

Education

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4)

Tools

Electronic client management system

Job description

About the role

This is a part-time position (20 hours per week) on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role is to provide intentional peer support to adult whānau members and children aged 7–13 who are impacted by a loved one's alcohol or other drug misuse. The role combines office-based peer support mahi, group facilitation, youth programme activities and collaborative teamwork.

Key responsibilities

• Provide intentional peer support to adult clients and children

• Provide direct and indirect advocacy

• Facilitate group sessions

• Provide one-to-one peer support to adult clients and support children through youth programmes

• Support and facilitate adult and youth group sessions, including providing cover when required

• Actively participate in youth activities, including games, creative activities and other engaging group programmes

• Work collaboratively with other kaimahi in day-to-day peer support mahi, programme planning and service delivery

• Maintain accurate and timely client notes, contact records and relevant documentation in the electronic client management system

• Assist with transporting children to and from youth group sessions using Trust vehicles when required

• Work primarily on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with afternoon and evening sessions potentially finishing around 6:30 pm, including supporting the Wednesday adult peer support group from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm and Thursday youth programme, plus approximately half a day on Mondays for staff meetings and team activities

About you

• People-centred with a natural ability to advocate

• Impeccable honesty and integrity

• Advanced cultural competence, including an in-depth understanding of the dual heritage of the partners of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

• A listener who is empathetic and intuitive

• Innovative, creative and outcomes focused

• A team player with the natural ability to both lead and empower others to lead, based on the situation

• Energetic, enthusiastic and confident engaging with children through interactive games, activities and group programmes

• Creative, adaptable and willing to actively participate in youth activities

• Able to build positive relationships with both children and adults while maintaining professional boundaries

• Well-organised, reliable and comfortable balancing direct client support with administrative responsibilities

Experience and knowledge

• Experience delivering peer support or working with children, adults and whānau in community or social support settings

• Understanding of and commitment to providing whānau-driven services

• Knowledge of the alcohol and other drug sector and the impacts of a loved one's substance misuse on children and whānau

• Relevant lived experience

• Experience in group facilitation, particularly with children, young people or adult support groups

• Health and social sector knowledge

• Successful navigation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity issues for Māori in health and social service environments

• Advanced interpersonal skills tested in complex environments

• Excellent communication skills across modalities and diverse audiences

• Good computer literacy and the ability to maintain accurate client records using an electronic client management system

• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team while managing individual responsibilities

• A current full New Zealand driver licence and ability to meet New Zealand Police vetting requirements

• Willingness and ability to transport children safely to and from group activities using Trust vehicles, in accordance with organisational policies

• Availability to work Wednesdays and Thursdays, including afternoon and evening group sessions, and to attend Monday staff meetings

• Commitment to child safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries

• A New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4), or an equivalent relevant qualification, is desirable

About us

Familial Trust has a long-established relationship with whānau and the community. Our focus is on providing peer support and advocacy for those impacted by alcohol and drug misuse. We work collaboratively across the health sector to navigate and advocate for people impacted by the harm alcohol and drugs cause. Our focus is to provide pathways for our clients to achieve their individual goals and reduce harm while empowering them to make lasting changes for their future. We provide a variety of programmes, including but not limited to: education, peer support, mentoring, advocacy services, youth, children and leadership programmes.

Benefits

• Opportunity to be a part of growth and creativity

• Opportunity to work for a uniquely focussed organisation

• A deeply inclusive culture

• Ongoing training opportunities