Housing Case Worker

Wise Group

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Permanent
Full-time

21 days ago

Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm, permanent position in Rotorua.
Extra annual leave + Paid well-being days +increased KiwiSaver contribution.
He tāngata Manaaki mātou, do you uplift and celebrate others?

Join our Rotorua housing team, helping those in need, and be part of ending homelessness through tenancy and accommodation support. Apply today!LinkPeople | Mō mātouE whakapono ana mātou ko ngā tāngata te mea nui o te ao. At LinkPeople we believe that people are the most important thing in the world. This guides us in our work supporting the most vulnerable members of our communities to access permanent, safe and affordable housing and linking them to the health and social services they need to live well. We work together with a number of key organisations as part of a community-wide approach to end homelessness.The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātouTo show you how much we value you, we offer:

Increased Employer Kiwisaver contribution.
Fifth Week of Annual Leave (after 12 months of employment).
Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year).
HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whānau.
Perk & Perk Plus discount app.
Holiday programme assistance.

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahiThe role will be working Monday to Friday - 8.30am to 5.00pm based at our Rotorua site.Join a skilled team partnering with agencies in housing and health. Help those with mental illness attain housing stability.Manage complexities of aiding individuals with high needs, including intergenerational challenges, mental health, addiction, and trauma. Apply housing-first approach, meeting stakeholder expectations.You | MōuWe are particularly interested to hear from candidates with a range of experience in the mental health and social sectors and particularly with experience in housing. Ideally you will have:

Applicants must hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent. Alternatively, you will commence study towards this within six months of starting your employment with LinkPeople. This needs to be completed within two years of commencement. LinkPeople offers significant support for support workers to complete this study.
Knowledge of the social housing assessment and allocation processes used by the Ministry of Social Development.
Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and working with Māori and Pasifika.
Strong communication and relationship building skills, you'll quickly build credibility while showcasing your sound problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
An ability to work at pace and flourish under pressure will be complemented by excellent attention to detail and proficiency in record keeping.
A current full New Zealand driver's licence.

Applications close | Rā Katinga: 31 May 2024. This role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.Position Description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/LP_Housing-Case-Worker-1.pdfContact | Whakapā: Shelley Martin, Team Leader - Health on 027 836 4479 or email: shelley.martin@linkpeople.co.nz if you have any questions.For further information, visit our website www.linkpeople.co.nzNote: The Criminal History Check is Exempt from The Clean Slate Act. In other words, the Clean Slate Act does not apply to this position. Please declare any offences (even outside 7 years) in your application.**All new appointees require background checking. Under the requirements of the Children's Act 2014, new employees that are identified as coming under this act are required to undergo further safety checks as part of the recruitment process.

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