Kaituruki WMT (Peer Support)

Te Oranganui has a vacancy for a Kaitūruki (Peer Support Worker) in its Drug Treatment Programme. The key objectives for this role are to:

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.
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.
Support the tane based on life experience and your own recovery journey.

The ideal applicant should meet the following criteria:

Expected to have a good working relationship and endorsement from Mana Whenua
An understanding of therapeutic practices and the ability to weave key concepts and practices with a Māori world view is vital
Professional and a high level of personal integrity
Good judgement
Excellent facilitation and communication skills
Understand and be committed to improving health for Māori
Open to different perspectives of tangata whai ora
Believe in and can implement the recovery and wellness approach
Well organised and can prioritise
Able to maintain confidentiality
Creative and innovative within restricted resources
Fluency in the use of Microsoft office navigation

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