Support Facilitator

Job details

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Job type

Permanent

Full-time

Shift and schedule

Monday to Friday

Location

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Full job description

Would you like to utilise your clinical knowledge, health-related degree or disability or healthcare sector experience in a rewarding client-centred role?

We have opportunities to work as a Support Facilitator, where you will champion the needs of our clients and drive positive outcomes. In this role, you will provide professional support, conduct needs assessments, reassessments and arrange support packages for clients. Working together with clients and whanau, your aim is to ensure that the right outcomes are being achieved, in line with individual goals and needs.

We are Kaikaranga (formerly Taikura Trust). Since 2002, we've been supporting people with disabilities through the allocation of services and information to remove barriers, promote independence and to help them live their best life.

About the role …

After conducting indepth needs assessments, you will identify and prioritise client support needs, and coordinate a tailored support package.

Supporting people with disabilities, that result in a wide range of needs and circumstances.

Collaborate with a range of stakeholders, team members and providers, to ensure the needs and goals of our clients are understood and achievable.

Maintain high quality documentation and record relevant information in line with practice and processes.

Full time role, Monday - Friday, with hybrid working. Find out more on our website www.kaikaranga.org.nz

About you …

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to relate to a range of people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

You have proven experience in coordinating natural and formal supports and services for people with a range of physical, intellectual and sensory needs

Commercially savvy and capable of navigating operational IT systems

Passionate about improving the lives of those living with disabilities and commitment to Kaikaranga's values.

You will need some experience working in the health / allied health / education or disability sector, or a relevant health-related qualification.

What you will receive …

Opportunities for personal development and career progression

A collaborative and friendly multi-cultural team

The opportunity for ongoing learning and development, EAP and staff benefits

Flexible working arrangements.

At Kaikaranga, we don't just accept difference - we welcome it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our community. We are proud to be a diverse, equal opportunity workplace. We believe our workforce should represent the communities that we serve so we welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability and diverse backgrounds.

If this sounds like the next step on your journey, apply now. If you have questions before applying, please contact Kelly Barker, HR Advisor, by email at Kelly.Barker@kaikaranga.org.nz or mobile 021 1974 574.