Kaitūruki Whakahaumanu Mana Tāne (Peer Support Worker)
Permanent - 40 hours per week
Applications close: 5pm, 9th August 2020
Te Oranganui has a vacancy for a Kaitūruki (Peer Support Worker) in its Drug Treatment Programme. The key objectives for this role are to:
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Support the delivery of the kaupapa Māori drug treatment programme (DTP) based in Te Tirohanga Whare of the Whanganui Prison focused on helping participants make positive changes in their lives.
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Support/tautoko tane in their recovery and wellness journey using the fundamental values of Tikanga Māori, Te Tirohanga, whānau ora and the skills and knowledge of alcohol and other drug work.
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Support the tane based on life experience and your own recovery journey.
The ideal applicant should meet the following criteria:
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Expected to have a good working relationship and endorsement from Mana Whenua
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An understanding of therapeutic practices and the ability to weave key concepts and practices with a Māori world view is vital
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Professional and a high level of personal integrity
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Good judgement
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Excellent facilitation and communication skills
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Understand and be committed to improving health for Māori
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Open to different perspectives of tangata whai ora
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Believe in and can implement the recovery and wellness approach
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Well organised and can prioritise
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Able to maintain confidentiality
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Creative and innovative within restricted resources
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Fluency in the use of Microsoft office navigation
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