Youth Support Coach (Casual) – Independence & Education

Healthcarenz Limited; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

NZQA health & wellbeing training

Tailored training for rangitahi

Clinical supervision

Refer a friend bonus

Employee assistance program

Job summary

NZCL in New Plymouth is seeking energetic and motivated casual Support Workers to join our Intensive Support Services. You will support young adults to live as independently as possible in the community, coaching and mentoring them in education and daily living skills.

You will work in a teams-based environment, observe health concerns, and help rangitahi achieve goals. We offer training, supervision, and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• A desire to support rangitahi/young people to learn and achieve outcomes.
• Previous experience working with young people/rangitahi.
• An understanding of intellectual disability and autism.
• Creativity and team-player mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support young adults to live as independently as possible in the community.
• Work as a team to ensure consistency in approach.
• Support to go to school or access education.
• Observe and respond to health concerns and overall wellbeing.

Skills

Empathy and respectful communication

Experience with young people

Understanding of Intellectual disabil/

Job description

NZCL in New Plymouth is seeking energetic and motivated casual Support Workers to join our Intensive Support Services. You will support young adults to live as independently as possible in the community, coaching and mentoring them in education and daily living skills.

You will work in a teams-based environment, observe health concerns, and help rangitahi achieve goals. We offer training, supervision, and competitive pay.