Service Coordinator - Fetu Ola & Community Re-Integration

at  The Pact Group

ABOUT US

Pact is a major provider of community, vocational and residential based intellectual disability, mental health and addictions services across Southland, Otago, West Coast and the Lower North Island. Our team of passionate staff journey alongside individuals to support them in setting and achieving their goals.
Our services provide a safe and positive environment where our clients are assisted to achieve maximum independence and lead fulfilling lives.
Job Description

Previous leadership experience is preferable but not essential. You will need to be able to lead, support and mentor a team of support workers. You will need to have excellent interpersonal and networking skills and be able to build and sustain working relationships with clients, staff and external agencies.

• A full driver’s licence and computer skills are essential
• If on a work visa, this must be valid for at least twelve months
• Available for an interview in Wellington if successfully shortliste

THE ROLE

Pact is seeking a motivated and organised individual to oversee our community-based supports services
Our Fetu Ola community service is looking for an individual who enjoys engaging with the Pacific community and building strong connective links and pathways in the area. This role will also oversee our community reintegration service where you will be assisting our clients who have a history with our justice system. The core aspects are to support these people to re-engage with their community.
This role will require staff management and the ability to walk alongside our whaiora, we are looking for an understanding, adaptable, and observant individual to join an established and experienced team. You will be able to demonstrate resilience, integrity and professionalism. Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise are essential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting clients with challenging behaviours
• Overseeing a team of support workers
• Effective time management
• Allocating daily staffing resources
• Coordinating activities on site
• Developing networks and relationships
• Leading staff
• Managing performance
• Ability to prioritise
• Achieve client goals and outcomes
• Encourage clients to achieve independence
  Desired Skills and Experience
  This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with an optimistic ‘can do’ attitude. In this role you would be expected to personally model the required standards of care and support and ensure that clinical recommendations, policies and procedures are adhered to.

Previous leadership experience is preferable but not essential. You will need to be able to lead, support and mentor a team of support workers. You will need to have excellent interpersonal and networking skills and be able to build and sustain working relationships with clients, staff and external agencies.

• A full driver’s licence and computer skills are essential
• If on a work visa, this must be valid for at least twelve months
• Available for an interview in Wellington if successfully shortlisted