IPS - Employment Consultant

• Permanent, Full time (40hours per week), Monday – Friday.
• Position is based at Helensville. 
• Pay Equity: $25.00ph - $30.00ph (depending on qualification held and its equivalence to the Certificate in Health and Wellbeing L4)

Ember values our employees - they are our secret sauce and we are committed to doing the best we can do for our kaimahi. We believe our people’s abilities, knowledge and experience are irreplaceable. To support this, we offer a higher hourly rate, above the current statutory requirement, for employees who are covered by the Pay Equity Settlement Agreement.

Ember Korowai Takitini | Nga Matapono

Ember Korowai Takitini blends professional expertise and lived experience to offer a range of services and supports for anyone with mental health, addiction or intellectual disability needs 

At Ember we support people to live the lives they choose and we challenge the systems that hold them back. 

We desire a society that better understands and responds to mental distress, addiction and intellectual disability

Ember:

• Offers additional leave – Recreation days, study leave
• Provides a comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programme, including health checks, flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and more
• Provides training opportunities for upskilling, personal & professional development, and career progression.

The Service | Ko Te Whare O IPS

Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is an innovative new service within our Ember Employment Service that will work using an integrated approach with Waitemata District Health Board’s community mental health services in the Rodney District to support people into employment.

IPS is evidence–based approach allowing individuals with significant disabilities fulfill their employment aspirations and achieve meaningful social and economic inclusion. It can also offer employers the positive benefits of diversity. This is a win-win-win situation as individuals, organisations, communities, even the government benefit from your endeavours.

Role | Naga mahi

As an IPS Employment Consultant, you will support clients into employment of their choice. You will provide ongoing support for clients in employment and assisting them to recognize and maximize their strengths.

You will assist them to work towards their recovery goals and help develop their career plans, by supporting them to develop up-to-date resume’s, completing job applications and interview confidence.

Using your interpersonal skills, you will build trusting and collaborative relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders at various levels, including liaising with Mental Health Services and Work & Income

You will | Nga Pukenga

• National Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 or equivalent
• Full current NZ drivers’ license
• Ideally have experience working within Employment Support or related roles e.g. WINZ, Careers Advisor, Benefits or working in the disability, youth, residential and/or mental health
• Have the ability to manage highly sensitive matters whilst maintaining confidentiality and objectivity
• Thrive on achieving targets – persistence, resilience, drive and determination to succeed.
• Have exceptional written and verbal communications skills and the ability to relate, adapt to and engage a wide spectrum of people with diverse backgrounds, ages and cultures.
• Hold a valid/current work visa, residency, or citizenship
• Have a passion for walking along side those in need, supporting on-going goals on the pathway to recovery.

When applying please have | Kia WHakauru

• Up to date CV prepared
• Cover Letter detailing
  • Why you’re interested in the role?
  • What skills, competencies and experience you bring to the role?

“He aha te mea nui o te ao? Maku e ki atu, he tangata, he tangata, he tangata”

What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.

Ember is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all. We particularly welcome applications from our Māori, Pacific and Rainbow communities.

We will interview candidates as applications come through rather than waiting until the advertisement closes. The vacancy may be filled earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.