Programme Facilitator, Community Participation

• Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week)
• Monday – Friday 8:00/8:30am to 4:30/5:00pm 
• Based from Otahuhu Hub (while the real work happens Auckland wide)
• Pay Equity: $25.00ph - $30.00ph (Service falls under Pay Equity. Pay is determined by qualification and equivalence to the National Certificate of 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 Akiaki Ora

Akiaki Ora is a well-established part of Ember Services Limited that delivers community based mental health programmes in the Auckland region. Providing a variety of skills-based programmes that promote life skills, community integration and preparation for employment.

The focus of our work is on the strengths of individuals which allow them to establish achievable goals that meet their needs and aspirations.

Role | Nga mahi 

We are seeking an energetic and innovative Facilitator to work with individuals to fulfil identified needs that would encourage citizenship through meaningful community engagement, education, employment, natural supportive relationships, including family and friends, and health and wellness. This will be carried out through one-on-one and/or group facilitation following a Strengths Assessment and development of Personal Goal Plans. Client base and where the work is done will predominantly be in areas Central and East Auckland.

Needs may include:

• The development of interpersonal skills that improve his/her quality of life
• Access to further study
• Employment preparation
• Engagement within their local community and activities of choice

You will | Nga Pukenga 

• Have/Working towards a National Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or equivalent
• Have the ability to work in a team environment and from a bicultural perspective.
• Be professional and have good boundaries and ethics.
• Have experience working in the area of mental health
• Full NZ Drivers Licence
• 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 

1. Updated CV/Resume
2. Cover Letter - detailing the following:
   1. Why you’re interested in the role?
   2. What skills, knowledge, competencies, and experience to 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.