Kaiārahi Whaikaha | Disability and Inclusion Adviser

at  Victoria University of Wellington

• Location: Kelburn
• Type: Contract
• Post Date: Thu Aug 22 01:17:46 2024
• Ref: 1841
• Have you been looking for a full-time, fixed-term opportunity until December 2025?
• Are you a registered social worker with experience in working with disabled people?
• Have you got experienced in case management and enjoy working in multi-disciplinary teams?

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a full-time, fixed-term Kaiārahi Whaikaha - Disability and Inclusion Adviser to join the Te Amaru - Disability Services team until December 2025. The role of Kaiārahi Whaikaha - Disability and Inclusion Adviser is to work alongside students to determine their disability related needs and provide quality advice, access to services, information and coaching to assist them to fulfil their academic aspirations. They also collaborate with University staff to increase staff knowledge of disability inclusive approaches that will assist students to fully participate and succeed in their studies.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct a strengths-based assessment of the disability related needs of students in relation to study and full University participation.
• Support the wellbeing of students through prioritising pastoral care including the active case management of students.
• Take a multi-disciplinary approach to student support working closely with other student services, academic staff, halls of residence, and external agencies.
• Foster academic achievement in students through monitoring academic results, promoting realistic workloads and identifying strategies that support success.
• Work effectively within a managed diary, whilst prioritising urgent needs in a dynamic environment.
• Support University staff to create an inclusive environment by proactively taking opportunities to expand their knowledge of disability inclusive approaches and apply these in courses or services provision.